1. Ethnic communities can be found in cities across America. What are some of the most prominent ones and where are they? Why do you think these communities develop? What are some of the positive and negative effects of such ethnic grouping?

2. For much of World War II, Italy opposed the United States. How did this affect the Italian-Americans living in America during this period?

3. Artistic ability is an important part of Joey's life. His father is a framemaker, Joey plays the violin, and music fills the air almost continuously in Greenwich Village. How important is art in today's society? Perhaps you might choose one artistic medium and show its influence on contemporary culture.

4. Valenti Angelo is a consummate storyteller. What literary devices does he use to make his stories come alive? Provide examples from at least three chapters.

5. Much of...