1-Why is Riordan writing this book? To whom is he trying to justify machine politics?
2-According to Riordan, what are the perceived threats posed by urban bosses?
3-How does Plunkitt answer those threats?
4-How does he distinguish between honest and dishonest graft?
5-According to Plunkitt, do the machines adequately address the needs of the urban residents?
6-What works and what doesn't work in a political machine?
7-What are alternatives to this type of community institution?
8-How does Tammany Hall actually operate?
9-What are the problems with machine politics?
10-What would be better solutins to urban problems?
11-Who is Riordan?
14-For Plunkitt, what is "human nature"?
15-What does Plunkitt think of Lincoln Steffens?
16-Discuss the link between patriotism and Tammany Hall.