Son of the Mob: Chapters 12-13 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is Kendra's disappointment?

The little thing that is always there and that only Vince can notice.

What is Vince trying to tear down because they are all over the school?

Posters reading: Vote Vince and Kendra for Royal Couple.

Who presses a 'gun' against Vince's spine?

Jimmy Rat.

Where did Jimmy Rat put the money he owed Vince?

Jolie's locker. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Vince call to explain why he is not in school that afternoon?

Kendra. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Vince angry at Jimmy and Ed Mishkin?

Because they are not able to budget and they refuse to lend money to each other. Signup and view all the answers

When does Vince feel his mother has control over her sons and husband's lives?

Meal time, especially dinner time. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vince give his father right after he came home?

950$ from Ed Mishkin. Signup and view all the answers

What comparison does Tommy use to describe how Ed and Jimmy Rat are treating Vince?

'They are playing you like a piano.' Signup and view all the answers

Is Alex truly happy to go to the movies and hang out with Vince and Kendra?

False Signup and view all the answers

What comes pouring out of Vince at one point?

My father is Anthony Luca. He's a suspected mob boss and your dad has been trying to put him in jail for the past five years. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kendra's reaction when she sees Vince as they both come out of the bathroom?

She hurls at him, grabs him and kisses him. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't Kendra go to Vince's home?

Kendra's father would recognize his voice over the record tapes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disappointment and Relationships

Kendra expresses disappointment, which Vince uniquely understands.
Posters promoting "Vote Vince and Kendra for Royal Couple" clutter the school, causing Vince distress as he seeks to dismantle the campaign.

Conflict and Consequences

Jimmy Rat threatens Vince with a fake gun, emphasizing vulnerability.
Vincent's owed money is hidden in Jolie's locker, revealing Jimmy Rat's disregard for responsibility.

Communication and Emotions

Vince communicates with Kendra to explain his absence from school, highlighting their connection.
Anger towards Jimmy and Ed Mishkin stems from their financial mismanagement and refusal to support each other.

Family Dynamics

Dinner is framed as the only time Vince's mother seems to have authority over family life.
Vince provides $950 to his father upon arrival at home, demonstrating the weight of familial expectations.

Manipulation and Deception

Tommy compares Vince's situation to being played like a piano, illustrating exploitation by Ed and Jimmy Rat.
Alex's facade of happiness is questioned; he secretly resents Kendra’s relationship with Vince.

Revelations and Reactions

Vince reveals his father’s mob ties, disclosing personal and family struggles stemming from Anthony Luca’s notoriety.
Kendra's passionate greeting for Vince after exiting the bathroom signifies a complicated mix of emotions.

Barriers in Relationships

Kendra cannot visit Vince’s home as her father would easily recognize Vince's voice, creating a significant hurdle in their relationship.

Description

Test your knowledge on key events and characters from chapters 12 and 13 of 'Son of the Mob'. This quiz covers important themes and moments involving Vince and his relationships during this part of the story. See how well you remember the details that shape the narrative.