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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time does the book mention that most mafiosi begin coming to this area?
(a) During Prohibition.
(b) During WWII.
(c) After WWI.
(d) After WWII.

2. What gift does Paulie give Henry in Chapter 3?
(a) A car.
(b) Money.
(c) A book.
(d) A wide-angle rearview mirror.

3. What movie is based on this book?
(a) GoodFellas.
(b) Casino.
(c) The Godfather.
(d) The Departed.

4. What are the names of the two mobsters who want to kill Henry?
(a) Paul Vario and Johnny Mazzolla.
(b) Paul Vario and Jimmy Burke.
(c) Jimmy Burke and Tommy DeSimone.
(d) Tuddy Vario and Johnny Mazzolla.

5. What is the name of the crime family that Paul and his men primarily work for?
(a) Gambino.
(b) Lucchese.
(c) Stabile.
(d) Vario.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Henry buy that upsets his mother?

2. How does the author, Nicholas Pileggi, meet Henry?

3. Why does the author decide that Henry's story is worth hearing?

4. Who does Henry enter the witness protection program with?

5. Why does Henry's father beat him in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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