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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. What is the name of Fredo's bodyguard who overhears Fredo pitching his cemetery scheme to a legitimate businessman in a bar?

2. Where is Michael Corleone born?

3. While Nick is meeting with the person he traveled to Sicily to see, he requests the names of several men that Nick can set up in legitimate business in the U.S. that are not Mafia-affiliated, but can be called upon when needed. What business will Nick set them up running?

4. The fourth man playing golf with Tom, Hal, and Michael proposes killing someone. Who does the fourth man want to kill?

5. During the meeting between Michael and Nick that occurs following Fredo's death, what does Nick give to Michael while they are in the limo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. After Joe leaves Michael's suite and Tom and Michael are once again alone, why does Tom threaten to quit?

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

6. How has Connie changed since moving into the Corleone family compound in Lake Tahoe?

7. According to what Kay tells Michael at the Inaugural Ball, why does she leave their marriage?

8. When she's six months pregnant, Francesca feels unloved and trapped in her marriage. Why?

9. When Nick and his men meet in Cleveland with Don Forlenza, why does Nick convince the Don to keep Sal Narducci alive for the time being?

10. Why does Michael make it a point to attend the funeral for baby Carmela, even though neither Francesca's twin sister nor Billy's parents attend the funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is no doubt that Francesca has been greatly affected by having the Corleone name, as well as when she learns the truth about her family's history and real identity. Discuss how Francesca's last name affects her relationship with Billy. How does having the Corleone name affect Francesca's mental state, her ability to reason, her ability to trust, and her overall self-image?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the course of the novel, Michael's relationship with two quite different women is chronicled. Compare and contrast the relationship Michael has with Kay to the relationship Michael had with Apollonia. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Michael, but also the other men in the Corleone family business?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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