The Godfather/ Cinema (chapter 12) Quiz

1. Some commentators criticize The Godfather for its glorification of the

mafia. However, others praise its technical mastery. Name one cinematic
feature that the film does well and describe it in the film.

2. What is your emotional response to Michael? Why?

3. Corleone means lion-hearted. To what extent does the film lionize

the criminal enterprise of the Mafia? Does the film lure the viewer into
accepting as positive the values of the mob? Explain your response.

4. How does the film use sound to reinforce your reactions while viewing?

5. Is the structure of The Godfather tragic, comic, or episodic? Explain why

you think the way you do.

Schedule for the rest of the semester:

Nov. 22Read chapter 13 (be prepared for a quiz)

Nov. 29Bring a rough draft of the researched writing project to class. (Your
draft should be as complete as possible).
Dec. 1Final draft of researched writing due. We will cover chapter 14 in
class.
Dec. 6Read Chapter 15 and 16.
Take home replacement exam passed out.
Dec. 8Take home exam due.
Prepare for Final exam.
Final Exam: Thursday, December 15, 2:00-3:50