Joe Adonis and Frank Costello testify before the Kefauver Committee in the early 1950s

Joe Adonis and Frank Costello testify before the Kefauver Committee in the early 1950s

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The transcript describes the frustration of Cooper and his colleagues with repeated methods during interrogations. It highlights the continual clashes between committee members and witnesses, which sometimes led to lighter moments, such as a humorous exchange between Cooper and Frank Costello, who is referred to as the alleged Prime Minister of the Crime empire.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Cooper and his colleagues' frustration during the interrogation?

The interrogation was too short.

The committee members were biased.

The methods used were repetitive.

The witnesses were uncooperative.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common occurrence between committee members and witnesses during the interrogation?

Friendly discussions

Silent treatment

Mutual agreement

Continual clashes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sometimes resulted from the clashes between committee members and witnesses?

Witnesses leaving

Complete silence

Lighter moments

Serious arguments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Frank Costello alleged to be?

A police officer

Prime Minister of the Crime empire

A witness

A committee member

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the nature of the exchange between Cooper and Frank Costello?

A light-hearted exchange

A formal discussion

A silent confrontation

A heated argument