Question 1

Immediately following World War II, which crimes did the Cosa Nostra resort to, in order to accumulate the capital necessary to be a player in the heroin and cocaine marketplaces? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  extortion and smuggling
B)  murder hits and money laundering
C)  robbery and kidnapping
D)  prostitution and gamblingE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which crime groups are very violent criminal organizations, in which their major source of income is derived from trafficking in economic migrants, women, children, drugs, contraband, weapons, and automobiles? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Italian crime groups
B)  Mexican crime groups
C)  Albanian crime groups
D)  Yugoslavian crime groupsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Discuss two or three differences between the Nuovo Mafia and the "Old Mafia." ​

Accepted Answer

The behavior of the old mafioso had powe...

Question 4

According to the text, which of the following was the last of the old-style capomafiosi , characterized by his modesty in both dress and speech? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Don Calò
B)  Luciano Leggio
C)  Vito Genovese
D)  Giuseppe GaribaldiE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In Calabria, the term 'Ndrangheta , "society of men of honor," is used to indicate a high degree of heroism and virtue as embodied in the 'ndranghetisti , men who are governed by the code of omertá . ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To a mafioso , rispetto is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a demonstration of affection.
B)  a show of good manners.
C)  an acknowledgement of power.
D)  a representation of protection.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to Luigi Barzini, which level of organization within the Mafia consists of a group of several families who come together to form a cosca ? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  the first level
B)  the second level
C)  the third level
D)  the fourth levelE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

To the Camorra, which of the following is crucial for their continued operation? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  omert á
B)  secrecy
C)  territorial control
D)  religious ideologyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The principal industry of the Neapolitan Camorra during the years following WWII was: ​

Accepted Answer

A)  kidnapping.
B)  sex-trafficking.
C)  extortion.
D)  international arms smuggling.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The end of World War II brought a Mafia renaissance in the United States as a void in local leadership was filled by former capomafiosi . ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The southern Italians developed an ideal of all of the following beliefs, except for: ​ vendetta.
​ vendetta.

Accepted Answer

A)  manliness.
B)  omertá.
C)  vendetta.
D)  compassion.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following means protection against the arrogance of the powerful, remedy to any damage, sturdiness of body, strength and serenity of spirit, and the best and most exquisite part of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  omertá
B)  Mafia
C)  Cosa Nostra
D)  capo di famigliaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

During the decades following WWII through the mid-1990s, an estimated three-quarters of what product sold in Naples originated in the black market, sold directly by members of the Camorra? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarettes
B)  guns
C)  blue jeans
D)  gasolineE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What is another name for the 'Ndrangheta ? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Sicilian Mafia ​
B)  Corsican Mafia
C)  Calabrian Mafia
D)  Albanian MafiaE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which historical figure's rise had important implications for the Mafia and Italian-American organized crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salvatore Romano
B)  Giuseppe Michaela
C)  Pope John IX
D)  Benito MussoliniE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Excesses at home, a vigorous government response, and the increasing number of informers have weakened the illicit actions and abilities of the modern day Mafia. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to your text, every Mafioso demands what? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  extortion money
B)  rispetto
C)  capomafioso
D)  blood moneyE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The New Mafia continues the _____________, which is the collection of protection money from large and small businesses. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The New Mafia continues the _____________, which...

Question 19

Benito Mussolini's rise to power in the 1920s had important implications for the Mafia and Italian-American organized crime. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In contrast to the Mafia, the Camorra and 'Ndrangheta permit which group to participate directly in their criminal activities? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  women
B)  children
C)  Asians
D)  AfricansE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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In contrast to the Mafia, the Camorra and 'Ndrangheta permit which group to participate directly in their criminal activities? ​

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The end of World War II brought a Mafia renaissance in the United States as a void in local leadership was filled by former capomafiosi . ​

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During the decades following WWII through the mid-1990s, an estimated three-quarters of what product sold in Naples originated in the black market, sold directly by members of the Camorra? ​

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Excesses at home, a vigorous government response, and the increasing number of informers have weakened the illicit actions and abilities of the modern day Mafia. ​

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Benito Mussolini's rise to power in the 1920s had important implications for the Mafia and Italian-American organized crime. ​

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In Calabria, the term 'Ndrangheta , "society of men of honor," is used to indicate a high degree of heroism and virtue as embodied in the 'ndranghetisti , men who are governed by the code of omertá . ​

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Immediately following World War II, which crimes did the Cosa Nostra resort to, in order to accumulate the capital necessary to be a player in the heroin and cocaine marketplaces? ​

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To a mafioso , rispetto is:

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According to your text, every Mafioso demands what? ​

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The southern Italians developed an ideal of all of the following beliefs, except for: ​ vendetta. ​ vendetta.

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Which historical figure's rise had important implications for the Mafia and Italian-American organized crime?

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Which of the following means protection against the arrogance of the powerful, remedy to any damage, sturdiness of body, strength and serenity of spirit, and the best and most exquisite part of life?

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Which crime groups are very violent criminal organizations, in which their major source of income is derived from trafficking in economic migrants, women, children, drugs, contraband, weapons, and automobiles? ​

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The New Mafia continues the _____________, which is the collection of protection money from large and small businesses. ​

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According to the text, which of the following was the last of the old-style capomafiosi , characterized by his modesty in both dress and speech? ​

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According to Luigi Barzini, which level of organization within the Mafia consists of a group of several families who come together to form a cosca ? ​

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To the Camorra, which of the following is crucial for their continued operation? ​

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The principal industry of the Neapolitan Camorra during the years following WWII was: ​

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Discuss two or three differences between the Nuovo Mafia and the "Old Mafia." ​

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What is another name for the 'Ndrangheta ? ​

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In contrast to the Mafia, the Camorra and 'Ndrangheta permit which group to participate directly in their criminal activities?

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The end of World War II brought a Mafia renaissance in the United States as a void in local leadership was filled by former capomafiosi .

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During the decades following WWII through the mid-1990s, an estimated three-quarters of what product sold in Naples originated in the black market, sold directly by members of the Camorra?

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Excesses at home, a vigorous government response, and the increasing number of informers have weakened the illicit actions and abilities of the modern day Mafia.

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Benito Mussolini's rise to power in the 1920s had important implications for the Mafia and Italian-American organized crime.

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In Calabria, the term 'Ndrangheta , "society of men of honor," is used to indicate a high degree of heroism and virtue as embodied in the 'ndranghetisti , men who are governed by the code of omertá .

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Immediately following World War II, which crimes did the Cosa Nostra resort to, in order to accumulate the capital necessary to be a player in the heroin and cocaine marketplaces?

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According to your text, every Mafioso demands what?

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The southern Italians developed an ideal of all of the following beliefs, except for: vendetta. vendetta.

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Which crime groups are very violent criminal organizations, in which their major source of income is derived from trafficking in economic migrants, women, children, drugs, contraband, weapons, and automobiles?

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The New Mafia continues the _____________, which is the collection of protection money from large and small businesses.

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According to the text, which of the following was the last of the old-style capomafiosi , characterized by his modesty in both dress and speech?

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According to Luigi Barzini, which level of organization within the Mafia consists of a group of several families who come together to form a cosca ?

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To the Camorra, which of the following is crucial for their continued operation?

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The principal industry of the Neapolitan Camorra during the years following WWII was:

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Discuss two or three differences between the Nuovo Mafia and the "Old Mafia."

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