Wiseguy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Nicholas Pileggi
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Wiseguy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Nicholas Pileggi
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country does Henry's father immigrate from?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Ireland.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

2. Why does Tommy later kill a man named Spider?
(a) Because he didn't like him.
(b) Because he refused to dance for his entertainment.
(c) Because he threatened his wife.
(d) Because he was told to.

3. What is the first job Henry receives?
(a) A waiter.
(b) A dog walker.
(c) A cab driver.
(d) An errand boy.

4. Why does Henry spend the last two months of his Army enlistment in the stockade?
(a) He stole a police car after a barroom brawl.
(b) He stole a car.
(c) He was caught leaving the base.
(d) He got into a fight.

5. Why does the author decide that Henry's story is worth hearing?
(a) Because Henry was his friend.
(b) Because Henry had an interesting story.
(c) Because he thinks the story is interesting.
(d) Because he has a detached perspective to mafia life.

6. How old are Henry's children at the start of the book?
(a) 12 and 15.
(b) 8 and 13.
(c) 10 and 12.
(d) 5 and 7.

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

8. Where is the jail located that Henry is sent to in Chapter 11?
(a) Encino.
(b) Riker's Island.
(c) Lewisburg.
(d) Allenwood.

9. What practice does Henry also begin participating in after his initial scheme?
(a) Loan sharking.
(b) Spying.
(c) Stealing from other soldiers.
(d) Making counterfeit bills.

10. What is the name of the girl that Paulie Jr. wants to go on a date with?
(a) Jane.
(b) Veralynn.
(c) Diane.
(d) Karen.

11. Why does Henry initially go to the cabstand?
(a) For his father.
(b) To people watch.
(c) To see his friends.
(d) To look for a part-time job.

12. What kind of car do Henry and Karen drive in Chapter 11?
(a) Cadillac.
(b) Corvette.
(c) Ford.
(d) Buick.

13. How many furs does Karen own?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

14. What time does Henry come home when Karen and her parents wait up on him?
(a) 6:30 a.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 3:00 a.m.
(d) 2:30 a.m.

15. How much does Henry earn on his first hijacking scheme?
(a) $250.
(b) $500.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $10,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jimmy Burke initially make his money?

2. Where do most of the airport hijackings occur?

3. Why do the wiseguys describe working men as "already dead"?

4. How does Henry leave his station to visit friends in New York?

5. What is the name of the insider at the airport?

(see the answer keys)

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