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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. What event happens at the end of Chapter 19?

2. Where do Henry and his family stay during his interrogations?

3. What is Paul Vario's prison sentence?

4. Which man's car was NOT bugged by the police?

5. Who "pistol-whips" the man in Florida who owes the wiseguys money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the money in the Lufthansa cargo vault seem so appealing to Henry and his men?

2. How does Henry find out that Jimmy wants to whack Marty Krugman and how does Henry react to this?

3. Why does Karen stop visiting Henry in prison once a week?

4. What crime does Henry testify against Paul Vario for?

5. How does the college basketball scheme work?

6. How does Henry feel once he agrees to enter witness protection and how does his family react?

7. What does Judy the drug courier do that likely leads to Henry's arrest at his home?

8. What lengths do Edward A. McDonald and his men go through in order to find suspects for the Lufthansa robbery?

9. How does Henry spend his time while in the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary?

10. How does Henry feel about being forced to live a normal life after so many years in the mob?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry was often treated with disrespect and hatred at home. How do you feel this influenced his becoming a wiseguy? Do you think that it is one of his biggest motivations or a coincidence? In what ways does this motivate and prepare him for a life in the mob? Are these downfalls to blame for these men entering a life of crime or are they simply a part of the typical wiseguy demographic? Is it possible for a wiseguy to be from a rich and well balanced home?

Essay Topic 2

At a very young age, Henry is coerced into committing illegal acts for the wiseguys. In what ways is Henry talked into committing these acts? What is his reaction when he is told to commit them? How are these crimes viewed in the eyes of the mobsters?

Essay Topic 3

Henry plays many different roles in the book that include father, husband, friend, and mobster. Discuss these four roles and how his personality differed in each situation. How does he act similarly in these roles and how does he act differently? If he acted significantly different, what does this tell you about his character?

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