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"The Godfather" Trivia Quiz

One of the greatest novels that I've read in quite a while!

A multiple-choice quiz by LadyCaitriona. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LadyCaitriona

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,484

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
5751

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 20

1. First, an appetizer question: Who wrote "The Godfather"? Hint

Mario Puzo

Mignone Capozzi

Giose Rimanelli

Frank Ingrasciotta

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which of these characters is the Don at the beginning of the book? Hint

Vito Corleone

Frederico Corleone

Michael Corleone

Santino Corleone

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Question 3 of 20

3. What is unusual about Tom Hagen being chosen for Don Corleone's "consigliori"? Hint

He is the Don's illegitimate son.

He is not considered a Corleone.

He is not Sicilian.

He once tried to kill Don Corleone.

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Question 4 of 20

4. Who is the famous singer/movie star/producer? Hint

Carlo Rizzi

Luca Brasi

Johnny Fontane

Rocco Lampone

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Question 5 of 20

5. With which of the Five Families does Virgil Solozzo claim to have ties? Hint

Tattaglia

Cuneo

Stracci

Barzini

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Question 6 of 20

6. What is the correct name of Johnny Fontane's close friend? Hint

Nino

Nuni

Nuno

Nina

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Question 7 of 20

7. What is the name of the Sicilian village where Don Corleone was born?

Answer: (This is an important part of the book!)

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the name of Michael Corleone's first wife? Hint

Apollonia

Genevieve

Kay

Maria

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Question 9 of 20

9. What is the name of the mafia Family that lends its members out as hostages? Hint

Tramonti

Molinari

Zaluchi

Bocchicchio

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Question 10 of 20

10. The story takes place entirely within New York City, true or false?

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. What is the name of the restaurant where Michael Corleone kills Sollozzo and Captain McCluskey? Hint

Mario's Pizzeria

Blue Moon

Luna Azure

East Side Mario's

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Question 12 of 20

12. When exiled in Sicily, Michael Corleone learned a lot about his roots. What did he discover the word "mafia" meant, before it became the name for the secret organization? Hint

church

place of refuge

market

friends

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Question 13 of 20

13. Who betrayed Michael in Sicily? Hint

Don Tommasino

Dr. Taza

Calo

Fabrizzio

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Question 14 of 20

14. What is the Italian term for the "law of silence"? Hint

gabbelloto

omerta

lupara

pagliaio

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Question 15 of 20

15. What happens to a member of the Family if he is put in jail? Hint

His wife and children are taken hostage so he won't talk.

He is shot so he won't talk.

The Family takes care of his wife and children.

The Family denies knowing him.

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which of Don Corleone's caporegimes, Clemenza or Tessio, turns out to be a traitor?

Answer: (Clemenza or Tessio)

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Question 17 of 20

17. What job does Fredo have in Las Vegas? Hint

Doctor

Blackjack dealer

Hotel manager

Casino manager

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Question 18 of 20

18. Johnny Fontane's sore throat turned out to be caused by what? Hint

Germs

Warts

Bacteria

Cancer

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Question 19 of 20

19. Which actor famously portrayed Vito Corleone in the movie adaptation of "The Godfather"? Hint

Marlon Brando

Robert Duvall

Al Pacino

Gianni Russo

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which movie songwriter wrote the theme to the movie adaptation of "The Godfather"? Hint

Danny Elfman

James Horner

Nino Rota

John Williams

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. First, an appetizer question: Who wrote "The Godfather"?

Answer: Mario Puzo

Puzo was born in New York City, New York, and studied writing at Columbia University. "The Godfather" is Puzo's third novel, the first and second being "The Dark Arena" and "The Fortunate Pilgrim", respectively.

2. Which of these characters is the Don at the beginning of the book?

Answer: Vito Corleone

Santino (Sonny), Frederico (Fred, Fredo), and Michael (Mike) are Vito's children.

3. What is unusual about Tom Hagen being chosen for Don Corleone's "consigliori"?

Answer: He is not Sicilian.

Tom Hagen is German-Irish. Although he is not a Corleone originally, he is considered part of the greater Family, as was Genco Abbandando, his predecessor. He was informally adopted into the Corleone family by Don Vito as a son.

4. Who is the famous singer/movie star/producer?

Answer: Johnny Fontane

Luca Brasi was a strong-arm for the Corleones, later replaced by Albert Neri. Rocco Lampone repalced Paulie Gatto after the latter was found to be treacherous. Carlo Rizzi is Constanzia Corleone's husband, later found to be responsible for her brother, Santino's, death.

5. With which of the Five Families does Virgil Solozzo claim to have ties?

Answer: Tattaglia

Headed by Don Phillip Tattaglia.

6. What is the correct name of Johnny Fontane's close friend?

Answer: Nino

He is Nino Valenti.

7. What is the name of the Sicilian village where Don Corleone was born?

Answer: Corleone

Vito Corleone was actually born Vito Andolini, but changed it when he came to America to preserve some tie with his native village. Corleone is a real city in Sicily! It's located in the north-western part of the island, between Bisacquino in the south, and Ficuzza in the north.

8. What is the name of Michael Corleone's first wife?

Answer: Apollonia

He meets her by chance while resting on a hilltop. Kay Adams is his second wife.

9. What is the name of the mafia Family that lends its members out as hostages?

Answer: Bocchicchio

10. The story takes place entirely within New York City, true or false?

Answer: False

It also has parts in Sicily (Michael's exile), Hollywood, and Las Vegas.

11. What is the name of the restaurant where Michael Corleone kills Sollozzo and Captain McCluskey?

Answer: Luna Azure

12. When exiled in Sicily, Michael Corleone learned a lot about his roots. What did he discover the word "mafia" meant, before it became the name for the secret organization?

Answer: place of refuge

13. Who betrayed Michael in Sicily?

Answer: Fabrizzio

14. What is the Italian term for the "law of silence"?

Answer: omerta

15. What happens to a member of the Family if he is put in jail?

Answer: The Family takes care of his wife and children.

Just like a regular family would.

16. Which of Don Corleone's caporegimes, Clemenza or Tessio, turns out to be a traitor?

Answer: Tessio

Tessio figures he has more to gain by selling out.

17. What job does Fredo have in Las Vegas?

Answer: Hotel manager

He manages the hotel side of a hotel and casino owned by the Corleones.

18. Johnny Fontane's sore throat turned out to be caused by what?

Answer: Warts

He was overjoyed to get his singing voice back!

19. Which actor famously portrayed Vito Corleone in the movie adaptation of "The Godfather"?

Answer: Marlon Brando

Pacino played Michael Corleone, Duvall played Tom Hagen, and Russo played Carlo Rizzi.

20. Which movie songwriter wrote the theme to the movie adaptation of "The Godfather"?

Answer: Nino Rota

Source: Author LadyCaitriona

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