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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. After being picked up by the police officer, what does Fredo ask the officer to do?

2. To whose house do Francesca and Billy go at Christmastime?

3. Who is the first guest to appear on Fredo's television show?

4. Who does Fredo believe gives Kay information that Michael refuses to share with Kay?

5. What are the names of Michael's twin nieces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the two men board the plane just as it lands at Kay's vacation destination? Why does this upset Kay?

2. Why does Michael choose Pete Clemenza as his consigliere for the Commission meeting?

3. Why is Russo threatened by Michael's desire to move his headquarters from New York to Las Vegas?

4. What shocks Tom upon his arrival in Washington D.C.?

5. Why does Francesca worry that Billy is dating her simply to shock his parents?

6. As Michael opens up and shares some of his secrets with Kay as they fly on to Rome, what does Kay finally realize about herself?

7. Why does Nick decide to join the Corleone organization?

8. What does Tom believe is true about legitimate businessmen and why does he believe what he does?

9. When Johnny examines the item that was given to him to hand carry to Michael, what does he discover?

10. What advice does Tom give to Fredo after Fredo shoots up his wife's car and accidentally kills a small dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Don Forlenza with Don Russo.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c. Looking forward, how might their experiences with Michael have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of the novel, Michael's relationship with two quite different women is chronicled. Compare and contrast the relationship Michael has with Kay to the relationship Michael had with Apollonia. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Michael, but also the other men in the Corleone family business?

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