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Short Answer
What are some reasons, historically, that Italians immigrated to the United States? What is meant generally by the term Mafia? Why might Mafia members have immigrated from Italy?
Teaching Suggestion: Vince, the protagonist in the novel, is the son of a mob boss. It may be beneficial for students to explore reliable resources that discuss the rise of the Mafia, how it made most of its money, and where the Mafia is today.
Short Activity
Create a mind map based on the questions below. To create a mind map, take the central question “What is the Mafia?” and place it in a circle in the center of the page.
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Framed
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Jake, Reinvented
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Level 13
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Linked
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Masterminds
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No More Dead Dogs
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Restart
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Schooled
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Shipwreck
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Slacker
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Supergifted
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Swindle
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The Fort
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The Hypnotists
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The Juvie Three
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Ungifted
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