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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 the assassination plot blows up in Nick's face, who offers to relocate Nick?

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. As Book 7, Chapter 24 begins and Billy is taking Francesca to various embassy and hotel parties, how far along in her pregnancy is Francesca?

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

5. Who brings Tom Hagen to live with the Corleones when Tom is a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

8. While the women are preparing dinner at the Corleone compound in Lake Tahoe, Tom and Michael discuss Billy Van Arsdale's career. Why has Billy's career stalled?

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

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

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

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Michael Corleone, Don Forlenza, Pete Clemenza, and Louie Russo.

Essay Topic 3

The Mafia bosses use many different tactics to rule their territories and keep their people in line.

a. Identify three tactics used by the Mafia bosses to rule their territories and keep their people in line.

b. For each tactic identified, explain why the Dons use this method of control.

c. Compare and contrast these tactics in terms of their operational style, level of involvement, and operational success or failure.

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