How Well Do You Know The Godfather Trilogy?

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Based on the best-selling novel, The Godfather, by Mario Puzo, The Godfather Trilogy is known as arguably the best mobster depiction in cinematic history. Although the main characters aren't based on real-life individuals, they exude the characteristics and life experiences from actual mobsters throughout history. There has been a bit of controversy regarding the way Italians were depicted in The Godfather Trilogy but many understand that these are fictitious characters. In fact, mobster depictions have become known as a classic theme in American cinema and a beloved genre for moviegoers. While there was definitely a negative stigma surrounding these gangsters, the general public realizes that Italian Americans are not all pasta-loving mobsters quick to anger and killing.

Despite some of the negative connotation within The Godfather Trilogy, it's hard to deny that the film series gave rise to many of the actors that had roles throughout the films. While Al Pacino had starred in a few films prior to taking the role in the first Godfather film, this was the movie that truly solidified him as a force to be reckoned with on the silver screen. Everyone seems to have their own favorite characters within The Godfather Trilogy, as well as their own favorite scenes and storylines. Yet, the film series didn't just have a huge influence over moviegoers since there were a number of films and television shows that went on to reference The Godfather Trilogy long after the last of the films was released in 1990. If you truly think of yourself as an expert in The Godfather Trilogy, test your knowledge with our quiz on this iconic film series.

Question 1

What was the name of the Corleone family member that started off as an outsider to the family business?

When The Godfather film first began, it became obvious that there was one member of the Corleone family that was more of an outsider. He wasn't part of the immediate wedding party and seemed to show up late with a date on his arm. Yet, he knew about all the inner workings of the family business and even tried to instruct his date, without caring about revealing family secrets to an outsider. What was the name of the Corleone family member that started off as an outsider to the family business?

Question 2

What was in his bed?

When Johnny Fontane asked a request of Don Vito at his daughter's wedding, he knew that Don Vito was unable to refuse him. He needed his help in convincing a Hollywood executive to give him the part in a film that he believed would make his career. Tom Hagen flew out to try and persuade him and brought up a drug addicted star and a union problem in order to do so. Yet, that didn't seem to do the trick. The executive changed his mind once he found something in his bed the next morning. What was in his bed?

Question 3

What is the name of this patriarch of his New York crime family in The Godfather film?

At the start of the first Godfather film, audiences were introduced to the patriarch of this fictitious New York crime family. He was instantly portrayed as a powerful man, with a number of powerful contacts from congressmen to businessmen. This character was portrayed by the actor, Marlon Brando, which many consider the role to be his most memorable character on the big screen. What is the name of this patriarch of his New York crime family in The Godfather film?

Question 4

What Corleone family member was getting married that day?

In the first Godfather film, the movie opens with the Corleone family celebrating a wedding. One of the Corleone children was getting married and it was a huge extravaganza. Prominent congressmen and businessmen were invited to the wedding and it was a huge event that would put a celebrity wedding to shame. Vito Corleone didn't seem to be able to really enjoy the wedding because of the tradition of not being able to refuse any request. What Corleone family member was getting married that day?

Question 5

What was the name of the person that was referred to as the "Black Hand?"

Prior to meeting Peter Clemenza and entering a life of crime, Vito Corleone was actually living a legitimate lifestyle working with a local grocer. Yet, there was one individual that everyone in the neighborhood was paying in order to operate and he ultimately forced the grocer to have to let Vito go. This came as a true hardship for him and Vito later saw that this individual was a terrible influence on the neighborhood. What was the name of the person that was referred to as the "Black Hand?"

Question 6

Who was the person that was killed that the message was referring to?

After the assassination attempt on Vito Corleone, the new head of the family was Sonny. This meant that all of the decisions fell on him but he also congregated with other members at the Corleone home to discuss what their future actions would be. During one of their meetings, they received a package at the door. The package was a Sicilian message that meant a certain person was "sleeping with the fishes." Who was the person that was killed that the message was referring to?

Question 7

Where did they hide the gun that Michael used to kill them?

When it was revealed that Vito Corleone was going to survive the assassination attempt, there was a meeting that was scheduled between Michael Corleone and Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo and the NYPD Captain, Mark McCluskey. This was the opportunity the Corleone family needed to get these individuals together in order to kill them both. Yet, getting the gun to the location was tricky because Michael was patted down prior to the "sitdown." Where did they hide the gun that Michael used to kill them?

Question 8

What was the name of the man Connie married in The Godfather?

As the daughter of Vito Corleone, it would stand to reason that Connie would have her pick of some of the most eligible bachelors around the world. She was beautiful and came from a prestigious and wealthy family so her marriage should have been everything that she hoped it would be. It was later revealed that it was actually her brother that introduced her to the man she married but their union didn't turn out to be a happy one. What was the name of the man Connie married in The Godfather?

Question 9

What was the name of the woman Michael married in Italy?

After Michael killed Marc McCluskey and Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo, he was relocated to Italy to go into hiding. While he was there, he met a woman that he seemed to instantly fall in love with while walking. She came from a small town and had a family that was very much a traditional Italian family. Michael had to court this woman under the supervision of her family but he ultimately won over the respect of her family and the two were married. What was the name of the woman Michael married in Italy?

Question 10

How did Apollonia die?

While in hiding in Italy, Michael Corleone met a woman that he almost immediately fell in love with and went on to marry. Apollonia Vitelli seemed to be kept in the dark about the real danger she was in being his wife, even though he divulged some information to her father prior to their wedding. She was being tutored on how to drive and speak English and was presumably trying to prepare for what life would be like in America. Yet, she never got the chance because she was killed. How did Apollonia die?

Question 11

Who was killed right before this infamous quote?

There are a number of memorable quotes that are from the first of The Godfather films, with one of them being, "Leave the Gun. Take the cannoli." This was taken from a scene where Peter Clemenza was asked by Sonny to get rid of a certain individual because he felt that he somehow betrayed Vito Corleone on the day of his attempted assassination. This individual never knew what was going on and was shot in the back of the head in the car, while Clemenza urinated outside. Who was killed right before this infamous quote?

Question 12

What was the name of this performer?

During Connie's wedding, there was a famous singer and performer that came to surprise her and even sang a song to entertain the crowd. Yet, it was later revealed that his real intention of coming to the wedding was because he wanted to ask a request of Don Vito Corleone. He needed Don Vito's help in obtaining a film role that he thought would truly make or break his career. Don Vito agreed to his request and sent his consigliere to work out the details. What was the name of this performer?

Question 13

What was the name of the non-blood related sibling within the Corleone family?

While the Corleone family held a huge emphasis on the importance of family, that didn't mean that they completely ostracized outsiders that weren't blood related. At a young age, the Corleone family took in a boy that wasn't blood related and he was thought of as a brother of sorts to the rest of the Corleone family. He even took on the role of consigliere and was a highly respected member of the family. What was the name of the non-blood related sibling within the Corleone family?

Question 14

Who was killed after a frantic phone call from Connie?

The relationship between Carlo and Connie was extremely tumultuous. He was known to be physically abusive and was quite brazen regarding his extramarital affairs. There was even one occasion where a woman called directly to Carlo's home, where his pregnant wife had to answer the call. There was one scene, in particular, where Connie was beaten by Carlo in such a brutal fashion that it really asked the question as to how long this could possibly continue. The next incident with Connie being abused led to a setup where an elaborate hit was orchestrated. Who was killed after a frantic phone call from Connie?

Question 15

What is the name of Sonny's illegitimate child?

When Sonny Corleone was still living, he had a reputation for having extramarital affairs. One of his mistresses was depicted in the first Godfather film and it was later revealed that their union had culminated in an illegitimate child. In The Godfather Part III, this child started to become acclimated into the family business and was seen at various family parties. He ultimately became a huge force to be reckoned with in their crime family. What is the name of Sonny's illegitimate child?

Question 16

What was the name of the woman that Michael brought with him to Connie's wedding and later married?

When Michael Corleone arrived at the Corleone family wedding of his sister, Connie, he didn't come alone. He brought a date with him that the audience could tell was truly someone special in his eyes. She was his beloved girlfriend that later became his wife and mother of his children. While the two wound up divorcing, she was still a prominent figure in the series up until the very end. What was the name of the woman that Michael brought with him to Connie's wedding and later married?

Question 17

What was the name of this Las Vegas mobster?

When Fredo relocated to Las Vegas, it really was his moment to show that he could take on some responsibility. Yet, when Michael Corleone came to pay him a visit, he saw that Fredo had not become his own man in Vegas. Instead, he was completely dominated by the person that was supposed to be taking him under his wing and protecting him while the rest of the Corleone family dealt with the issues with the other crime families. What was the name of this Las Vegas mobster?

Question 18

How did Moe Greene die?

When Michael Corleone arrived in Las Vegas, he wasn't there to solely visit his brother, Fredo. He wanted to buy out Moe Greene's stake in the casino business and he also wanted to address some of the rumors that he heard about the way Greene was treating his brother. In one instance, it was rumored that Greene smacked Fredo around a bit for messing around with the cocktail waitresses to the point where the players weren't able to get their drinks. This was part of the reason why Greene was eventually killed. How did Moe Greene die?

Question 19

What was the business venture that they were embarking on that needed funds from Vito Corleone?

With the Corleone family being known for being vastly wealthy, it shouldn't come as a surprise that other families would come to them for financial help. Yet, not all of them had business endeavors that seemed suitable for the Corleone family to partake in. This was the case in the first Godfather film when the Tattaglia crime family was backing another individual that came to Vito Corleone for funds. What was the business venture that they were embarking on that needed funds from Vito Corleone?

Question 20

What was the name of the person that Vito Corleone sent to obtain information?

After Vito Corleone refused to invest in the narcotics business, it seemed like there was something going on behind the scenes. He began to wonder whether or not they were in cahoots with another crime family, which wound up being true. He wanted to make sure about it and get more information so he sent one of his reliable underlings to go stake it out. This person was supposed to act like they were no longer happy with the Corleone family. What was the name of the person that Vito Corleone sent to obtain information?

Question 21

Who was the man that Vito Corleone killed when he traveled back to Italy?

When Vito Corleone was able to build his empire to the point where he was no longer thought of as just a common thug, it was more than just wealth that he was after. He took the opportunity of going to Italy to combine business efforts to exact revenge on the man that was responsible for the deaths of his family members prior to coming to America. The introduction in The Godfather Part II showed that a very young Vito Corleone witnessed the death of his mother and was forced to go into hiding while traveling to America. Who was the man that Vito Corleone killed when he traveled back to Italy?

Question 22

Who was the person that was supposed to be driving Vito on that fateful day?

While Vito Corleone entrusted much of the business within his crime family to his sons, there were also a number of underlings that helped him with day-to-day dealings. On the day of the assassination attempt against Vito, he was supposed to be driven by one of these underlings but his son, Fredo, took his place. Fredo was definitely ill-equipped to handle the awesome responsibility of driving Vito and protecting him. Fredo seemed to completely fall apart after Vito was shot. Who was the person that was supposed to be driving Vito on that fateful day?

Question 23

Who did McCluskey punch in the face which ultimately broke this person's jaw?

When Vito Corleone was hospitalized after the assassination attempt, the family was worried that there was still a threat on his life. A number of people within the Corleone family were standing on guard at the hospital but they were ordered to leave by the police. It was later revealed that the police department, most specifically the NYPD Captain Marc McCluskey, was in cahoots with the enemies of the Corleone family. When it was discovered that not all of the individuals guarding Vito Corleone at the hospital were gone, the NYPD Captain came and punched someone in the face. Who did McCluskey punch in the face which ultimately broke this person's jaw?

Question 24

What was the item that Corleone and Clemenza picked up from their first heist together?

To show his gratitude to Vito Corleone for helping him hide his bag of guns, Peter Clemenza claimed to have a gift that he wanted to give him. He said that it was at his friend's house and invited Vito to come along with him to pick it up. This was later revealed to be a home invasion and robbery but Vito didn't seem to be too bothered by it and ultimately took it back to his home. What was the item that Corleone and Clemenza picked up from their first heist together?

Question 25

What were the items that Corleone, Clemenza, and Tessio were pedaling illegally?

After losing his job with the grocer, Vito Corleone started to make money with his newfound friend, Peter Clemenza, and they went into business with a mutual associate, Salvatore Tessio. They wound up making enough money that it started to attract the attention of Don Fanucci, who tried to extort them. He wanted to "wet his beak" and claimed that if they didn't pay him that he would send the police to their homes. What were the items that Corleone, Clemenza, and Tessio were pedaling illegally?

Question 26

What was the name of this former Corleone associate?

While law enforcement was depicted in the first Godfather film, it was seen as far more corrupt by the time the second installment in The Godfather Trilogy was released. There was a Senate committee that was investigating organized crime and there was a lot of heat on Michael Corleone. Things really came to a head when one of Michael's associates started working with law enforcement as an informant. He thought that Michael had turned on him and that was his reason for wanting to testify. What was the name of this former Corleone associate?

Question 27

What was the name of the business that fronted his illegal activities?

After Vito Corleone killed Don Fanucci, he became a prominent person within his community. He was highly respected and his business exploits began to grow. He ultimately built a legitimate business, which he was able to use as a way to grow even more powerful. The business was a great front for his illegal activities and it also helped him to exact revenge on the man that was responsible for killing his entire family prior to moving to America. What was the name of this business?

Question 28

Who was the person that Michael Corleone helped to bring to the trial in order to change Pentangeli's statements?

When Frank Pentangeli was slated to give testimony regarding the Corleone family, it became a huge problem for Michael because he knew so much of the inner workings of the criminal organization. Because he was such a pivotal element in the case against Michael Corleone, he was heavily guarded. It was impossible for the Corleone family to get to him in order to kill him before the trial but Michael found a way to get him to retract the statements Pentangeli made against the family. Who was the person that Michael Corleone helped to bring to the trial in order to change Pentangeli's statements?

Question 29

What did Anthony decide to become rather than a lawyer?

In the third installment in The Godfather Trilogy, the audience is able to see what Michael Corleone's children have been up to after so much time has passed. His son, Anthony, has decided to quit pursuing his law degree and has decided to go in a completely different direction. Although Michael tries to convince him to continue with his law degree, there is an immense amount of tension regarding the truth behind Fredo's death. What did Anthony decide to become rather than a lawyer?

Question 30

What is the name of this business that the Corleone family would hold the majority shares of in The Godfather III?

Over the years, the Corleone family had accumulated a massive amount of wealth. While he originally told Kay that the entire Corleone enterprise would be legitimate within just five years time, he never could manage to make that happen. Towards his twilight years, he seemed to finally be working towards his goal of getting out of the criminal lifestyle with the exchange of $600 million to the Vatican Bank. The Archbishop Gilday had accumulated a massive amount of debt and this exchange of funds would give the Corleone family a legitimacy through a certain international business. What is the name of this business that the Corleone family would hold the majority shares of in The Godfather III?

Question 31

What was the name of the opera that Anthony performed in during The Godfather Part III?

While Michael Corleone wasn't exactly thrilled when his son, Anthony, told him that he would be dropping out of law school to pursue his dream of becoming an opera singer, that didn't mean that he wasn't going to be proud of his son's future achievements. The family flew to Palermo to watch Anthony's operatic debut and it seemed to bring Michael closer to Kay, even though the two had been separated for years. What was the name of the opera that Anthony performed in during The Godfather Part III?

Question 32

Who was the person that was truly behind this mass killing?

When Michael Corleone revealed that he was going to be putting the bulk of his wealth into the Immobiliare deal, he was fully aware that his decision to get out from the criminal world may not be accepted well by the other mob bosses. In an attempt to assure no bad will, he sold off his Vegas holdings in order to cut checks to the other mob bosses. Yet, he left out Joey Zasa and the entire meeting was shot up and Michael was lucky to get out of there alive. Who was the person that was truly behind this mass killing?

Question 33

How did Don Altobello die?

When it was revealed that Don Altobello was behind the killings of the other mob bosses, as well as the attempted assassination of Michael Corleone, it was inevitable that he would be one of the individuals that would be killed as soon as Vincent came into power as the new Don of the Corleone family. Yet, killing him wouldn't be as simple as some of the other hits that he orchestrated. His death was enacted during Anthony's performance in Cavalleria rusticana at the hands of Connie, Michaels' sister. How did Don Altobello die?

Question 34

What was in the bag?

In The Godfather Part II, there are flashback scenes that show the moment when Vito Corleone first met Peter Clemenza. While at his home, Vito was beckoned by Clemenza through a nearby window and a bag is thrown to him. Vito is asked to hold it for awhile as a favor and it was later revealed that Clemenza was trying to hide the contents of the bag from the police. Although Vito claimed that he didn't know what was in the bag, the contents of the bag were plainly shown. What was in the bag?

Question 35

Who was the Corleone associate that approached him about Don Barzini?

After Vito Corleone returned from the hospital, his health began to fail to the point where he could no longer act as the patriarch of their New York crime family. Michael Corleone took his place and Vito became his consigliere in the place of Tom Hagen. The advice he received from his father was immeasurable and he was able to truly step into his new role with ease. One of the pieces of advice that Vito gave him was that the man that approaches him about a meeting with Don Barzini is the one that has betrayed him. Who was the Corleone associate that approached him about Don Barzini?

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