Question 1

There are more than 2,000 active Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs within the United States.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest data, there are not more than 2,000 active Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs in the United States. The number is significantly lower, with major law enforcement agencies identifying dozens of major outlaw motorcycle gangs, but not thousands.

Question 2

The 1920s Mafia purge was conducted by which world leader?

Accepted Answer

The 1920s Mafia purge was conducted by Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini, who was determined to eradicate organized crime in Italy.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about the OMG called the Bandidos?

Accepted Answer

The Bandidos are not most active in the Northeast and Southeast port cities. In fact, they originated in Texas and have a stronger presence in the Southwest and West regions of the United States.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about the OMG the Hells Angels?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the Hells Angels are the only OMG to operate in all 50 states in the United States is not true. There are other OMGs that operate in all 50 states, such as the Outlaws and the Bandidos.

Question 5

Agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) have called this OMG the most violent and dangerous in the nation.

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, the ATF has claimed that this OMG (Outlaw Motorcycle Gang) is the most violent and dangerous in the nation. Out of the given options, the Mongols have a history of violence and criminal activity, including drug trafficking and murder, and have been designated as a criminal organization by the US government. Therefore, the best choice based on the given information is A) The Mongols.

Question 6

Which gang, although heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine, is generally considered to be less sophisticated than the other three major outlaw motorcycle gangs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which gang, although heavily involved in the...

Question 7

Which of the following is not a prison gang mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention "New World Order" as one of the prison gangs.

Question 8

Nuestra Familia is a prison gang operating primarily in which state?

Accepted Answer

La Familia originated in the California prison system in the late 1960s, and to this day, it primarily operates in California's correctional facilities.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the prison gang Public Enemy Number One?

Accepted Answer

Public Enemy Number One (PEN1) is known for espousing a white supremacist philosophy, distinguishing it from other prison gangs that might have different racial or cultural affiliations or ideologies.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the largest and most violent prison gangs active on both sides of the United States-Mexico border?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 11

The Black Guerilla Family got its start in which prison?

Accepted Answer

The Black Guerilla Family was founded in San Quentin State Prison in California in 1966 by George Jackson and several other African American prisoners.

Question 12

A prison gang known as the Tangos would most likely be found in which state?

Accepted Answer

The Tangos, or "Tango Blast," is a term used to refer to various loosely affiliated gangs primarily based in Texas. These gangs are known for their significant presence in the Texas prison system.

Question 13

For many gangs, what role do women play in the drug trade?

Accepted Answer

Women in gangs often serve as couriers, transporting drugs and money between locations. While some women may also be involved in the drug trade as dealers or testers, the role of courier is the most common for females in gangs. Hired killers are typically male.

Question 14

This prison gang is a violent California-based prison gang that subscribes to a white supremacist philosophy and is a prominent player in the drug trade.

Accepted Answer

The Nazi Low Riders are a white supremacist prison gang based in California that are involved in drug trafficking and are known for their violent behavior. The California Syndicate is a prison gang that is involved in extortion, while the Texas Syndicate is a prison gang based in Texas that is also involved in drug trafficking. Tangos is not a known prison gang.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a prominent Mafioso?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni Giolitti was not a prominent Mafioso. He was actually an Italian statesman who served as Prime Minister of Italy several times in the early 20th century. A, B, and C are all well-known figures in the world of organized crime. Carlo Gambino was the boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City, Salvatore Maranzano was a rival of Lucky Luciano during the Castellammarese War before being assassinated by Luciano's men, and Charles "Lucky" Luciano is considered by many to be the father of modern organized crime in the United States.

Question 16

Heroin was smuggled into the United States by French Corsicans as well as Sicilian Mafia members in an organization called ____________, which was broken up in the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

The French Connection was a smuggling operation by French Corsicans and Sicilian Mafia members who smuggled heroin into the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. It was eventually broken up by law enforcement. The Pizza Connection and Gambino Connection were also smuggling operations, but they were focused on trafficking cocaine and heroin in the 1980s. The Europe Connection is not a known smuggling operation.

Question 17

This organized enterprise was a massive operation involving heroin smuggling and money laundering by Sicilian Mafia members operating in the United States, and it was headed by Sicilian crime boss Gaetano Badalamente.

Accepted Answer

The operation described is commonly known as the Pizza Connection, as it involved using pizzerias as a front for heroin distribution in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. The other choices (French Fry, Lasagna, and Butterfly Connections) are not known criminal enterprises.

Question 18

In 1986, the President's Commission on Organized Crime stated the biggest money maker for the Mafia was:

Accepted Answer

The President's Commission on Organized Crime stated in 1986 that the biggest money maker for the Mafia was heroin, which they trafficked and sold throughout the United States. This illegal drug trade brought in billions of dollars in profits for organized crime groups.

Question 19

One of the most important developments during the 1930s was the formation of a commission, or __________, whereby heads of some of the most influential Mafia families would meet to divide territory.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the passage states that "heads of some of the most influential Mafia families would meet to divide territory." This suggests that the commission was a national organization, as it included members from different Mafia families across the country.

Question 20

A hardcore leader of a gang is commonly called the ""real deal.""

Accepted Answer

The term "real deal" generally refers to someone or something that is genuine or authentic, not specifically to a hardcore leader of a gang.

Quiz 8: Domestic Drug-Trafficking Organizations