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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. When Michael summons Nick to New York following Fredo's death, how much time has elapsed since Fredo was shot?

2. According to the information in the file Francesca finds in Billy's office, how long has Billy been compiling information to use against the Corleones?

3. When Billy complains to Francesca in his office, whom does Francesca suggest that Billy talk to?

4. After being arrested in the Commission raid, who is found to have never become a U.S. citizen and is deported to Italy?

5. Who arrives late to the Commission meeting and thereby avoids being caught in the police raid?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Nick pull Fredo into his scheme to undermine Michael Corleone?

4. Why does Vito feel that he has no other choice but to bring Sonny into the family business?

5. Describe the semi-retirement arrangement that Michael tells Nick he's putting into place as he turns the day-to-day reins over to Nick.

6. What does Michael learn on Parris Island that would prove to have a lasting impact on the people around him?

7. When Michael moves back to New York and brings Kathy, Francesca, Sonny, and the Hagens to live with him, what does Michael vow to never tell Francesca?

8. When Francesca finally confronts Billy as to why she does not like Michael, what does Billy tell Francesca?

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

10. After meeting Joe Lucadello, Tom is suspicious of him. Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Compare and contrast how the character of Nick changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Nick's character when he first "proves his loyalty" to Michael as the story opens, when his plane goes down off of Rattlesnake Island, when he becomes the Corleone family's new Don, and when he returns to Rattlesnake Island to hide. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

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