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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. While Nick is meeting with the person he traveled to Sicily to see, he mentions that a certain traitor needs to be dealt with. Who is the traitor?

2. When Chapter 20 begins, the Commission is meeting annually. When this meeting happens, for how many years in a row has the Commission met?

3. According to Forlenza's information, who sabotages Nick's plane?

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

5. While in New York, who dies from a heart attack while standing over a hot grill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. Explain why Michael and Nick have ended 1961 in a stalemate.

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of the Cuban casinos. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group of people actually end up controlling the Cuban casinos? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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