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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. When Michael summons Nick directly to meet with him, what is the name of the restaurant where the meeting will take place?

2. What is the name of Michael's capo?

3. What does Tom tell his wife when he drives to meet up with them after the convention?

4. When Peter shows up to meet Nick in Michael's place, what has Peter just finished doing?

5. Who is named as Micheal's new consigliere?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When the police officer shows up to rescue Fredo from the customs officials, Fredo asks the officer to turn down the radio. Why does that request prove to be unfortunate for Fredo?

4. Why does the Mafia wonder if the FAA's ruling that the crash was an accident is correct?

5. 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?

6. What does Cosa Nostra mean and how is its meaning portrayed in the investigation into the plane crash?

7. Explain how and why orders are typically given in the Corleone crime family.

8. Why do the rest of the Mafia families consider Chicago to be the "black sheep" of the Mafia?

9. Why is Russo blamed for engineering the plane crash off of Rattlesnake Island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While each Don runs his own territory and family business, all of the Dons belong to the Commission.

a. Discuss the role of the Commission in the day-to-day operations of the Corleone family business.

b. Does the Commission evolve as the story moves on?

c. How do the relationships of the Dons change as the Commission changes?

d. Is the Commission an important or an outdated institution? Be sure to explain your reasoning and support your answer with examples from the story.

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

There are many attempts by Michael to leave the family business and go legitimate. Identify at least three of Michael's attempts to go legitimate. How do these situations differ? How are these situations similar? Overall, how successful are Michael's attempts to become a legitimate business man? Could Michael ever have been truly legitimate? Why or why not? Support your reasoning with examples from the story.

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