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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps to cover up the involvement of the Corleone's in the failed Castro assassination attempt?

2. During Nick's meeting in Cleveland with Don Forlenza, who do they decide to use as a pawn in their plan to build alliances and eventually go after Michael?

3. At one of the parties she and Billy make an appearance at, Francesca runs into someone she hasn't seen since her wedding three years earlier. Who does Francesca run into?

4. When Michael announces that he is retiring, who does Michael name as his successor?

5. According to Billy when he and Francesca are talking the day after the Inaugural Ball, how is Billy's leg broken?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the book closes, Michael is looking out his window at the New York skyline. What is Michael thinking about?

2. Michael confesses his fears of what will happen if they are unsuccessful in gaining control of the Cuban casinos. What does Michael fear?

3. When Joe shows up at Nick's house after the failed assassination attempt on Castro, what does Joe tell Nick?

4. Describe the purpose of the "pizza men" that Nick requests during his meeting in Sicily.

5. Even though Michael is moving into semi-retirement, he insists on keeping his seat on the Commission. Why?

6. Why does Fredo ultimately agree to give the Chicago mobsters information on his brother in exchange for their participation in Colma East?

7. According to the conversation between Nick and his father, why does Sal suggest that Forlenza hide Nick after the plane crash?

8. Why is Tom surprised by the results of the background check he conducts on Lucadello?

9. According to Forlenza's information, why is Nick's plane sabotaged?

10. While at Russo's private gambling club, Tom realizes that Russo will not let Tom leave the club alive. What tips Tom off to Russo's plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many attempts by Michael to leave the family business and go legitimate. Identify at least three of Michael's attempts to go legitimate. How do these situations differ? How are these situations similar? Overall, how successful are Michael's attempts to become a legitimate business man? Could Michael ever have been truly legitimate? Why or why not? Support your reasoning with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Michael Corleone and Joe Lucadello work together during two different periods in their lives. Describe the circumstances surrounding each of these periods in which the men work together. Then, examine how the first circumstances and the relationships the men developed early in their lives impacted the circumstances surrounding their second meeting.

Essay Topic 3

The entire story takes place primarily in several different locations. Compare and contrast each of the following locations in the story - New York, Las Vegas, and Lake Tahoe. Be sure to include how the characters are treated in each of these locations, as well as how they live and interact with each other. Of the three above locations in the story, which location would you most prefer to live in and why?

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