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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. How does the author describe Henry's lifestyle in prison?

2. Who helps Karen pack before entering the witness protection program?

3. What is the name of the family that the men must pay off after the original airport heist?

4. What honest job does Henry hold?

5. What is the name of Henry's partner in the sports scheme?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the police have a hard time convicting anyone of the crime?

3. What circumstances lead Henry to consider cooperating with the police?

4. How do the police eventually get enough information to arrest Henry?

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

6. Why is Jimmy hesitant to join the heist at first?

7. How does Henry react at first after being arrested, and what is his reaction when he isn't immediately let go?

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

9. Which of Henry's many schemes angers Ed McDonald the most, and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapters 13 and 14, the reader is shown the same story from two different perspectives: Henry's and Karen's. Compare and contrast these two perspectives. How does Henry's view of his life in prison differ from Karen's? Who do you think suffers more, and why?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, the culture of the Brownsville-East area of New York was examined. In what ways does the mob affect this neighborhood, both positively and negatively? How integral is the mob lifestyle to the residents of this area? Do they actually help them or do they only make their situations worse? In what ways are the wiseguys' schemes accepted in their neighborhood? What are some explanations for why no one ever tried to stop them from breaking the law?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 11, Henry's relationship with his wife Karen and girlfriend Linda are examined. In what ways does the description of his being in these two relationships in tandem speak of his naivete? Why does he believe that he can have both women without repercussions?

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