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1. Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) arrives in Cuba with a suitcase full of money. How much is in the case?
2. Michael asks Fredo to show Senator Pat Geary (G.D. Spradlin) and several other guests 'a good time' while in Cuba. Fredo brings the crowd to what seems to be an underground nudie show, featuring a bound woman, a donkey, and a local man famous for being remarkably well-endowed. By what nickname is this man known?
3. One of the most powerful moments in the film -- and, some would say, in the whole of American cinema -- occurs when Michael gives Fredo the 'kiss of death' and states: 'I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!' What time is it when this momentous proclamation is made?
4. Flashing back to young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in New York: which of his children is stricken with pneumonia?
5. Vito shoots Don Fanucci (Gastone Moschin) dead in the doorway of the Don's own home. How many times does Vito shoot Fanucci?
6. Back in the present center, the Corleone family is in the spotlight of a congressional hearing on Mafia-related affairs. Who is the FIRST person called to testify before the bevy of congressmen?
7. Here's one I didn't catch until listening to Coppola's commentary...but watching the scene, I can't see how I missed it for all these years. One of the congressmen seated near Senator Pat Geary is played by a contemporary of Francis Ford Coppola's. Who is it?
8. After killing Don Fanucci, Viro Corleone becomes a Don himself. The first time we see him throw his new weight around is when he tries to keep a friend of his wife's from being evicted from her apartment. What is the main reason that the landlord wants to kick Signora Colombo (Saveria Mazzola) out of the apartment?
9. Senator Pat Geary, now beholden to the Corleone family, delivers a brief statement defending Italian-Americans and Italian nationals just before he excuses himself from the congressional Mafia hearings. Which of the following historical figures does he NOT name in his bid to support the Italian people?
10. We knew that Michael Corleone was a war hero from watching 'The Godfather,' but during his testimony at the congrssional hearings, he names one of the decorations that he earned during his World War II service. What medal does Michael mention having received?
11. Frank Pentangeli, thanks to the machinations of Hyman Roth, thinks that the unsuccessful attempt on his life by the Rosato brothers was ordered by Michael Corleone, which seems to be why he agrees to testify against Michael in the congressional hearings. Michael gets Frank to reverse his decision just by bringing Frank's brother over from Sicily, and sitting next to him in the 'courtroom.' What is the name of Frank Pentangeli's brother?
12. In 'The Godfather' (1972), Francis Ford Coppola's infant daughter Sofia played Connie's son during the pivotal baptism scene. In 'The Godfather Part II,' another of his children played a role -- this time, one of Vito Corleone's children in a 'past' segment. Which Corleone child was played by young Roman Coppola?
13. Don Vito Corleone returns to Sicily late in the film, and one of his goals is to exact revenge on Don Francesco Ciccio, the man responsible for the deaths of his father, mother, and brother. Who introduces the adult Vito to Don Ciccio?
14. One of the most remarkable things about Robert De Niro's Oscar-winning performance as Don Corleone is that almost none of his dialogue was in English -- and De Niro didn't speak Italian before being cast in the movie! He does sneak in a few lines in English, though. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
15. Finish this quote from Michael, as he responds to Tom Hagen's accusation that he feels the need to 'wipe everyone out': 'I don't feel I have to wipe everyone out -- _______ _______ _______, that's all.'
16. The presence of oranges frequently acts as a harbinger of death in the 'Godfather' films. Which of the following scenarios is NOT accurate?
17. Who is the last family member Fredo Corleone speaks to before he is murdered?
18. Frank Pentangeli commits suicide while in FBI protective custody. Who suggested that he take this course of action?
19. How, exactly, does Frank Pentangeli kill himself?
20. There's a rather fascinating 'flashback' scene at the very end of the movie that hearkens back to the days -- and cast -- of 'The Godfather.' Which character does NOT appear in this scene?
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