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.