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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major issue is a concern regarding the evidence?

2. Where is Eggers when he calls to talk to Stone?

3. How much will Stone pay for the job?

4. Where does Stone meet Cary for an impromptu rendezvous?

5. Stone is shocked to see which of the following in the video?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Stone's first day at Woodman and Weld.

2. Explain the exchange between Stone and Elaine. What disturbing news does Elaine deliver?

3. What is Stone's next job at Woodman and Weld? Who will help to carry out the orders?

4. What happens with Cary after the video is shot? What is Stone's reaction?

5. Explain the scene in which Stone checks out the executive apartments.

6. Discuss the meeting between Stone and Dino. What is the main topic of conversation?

7. Explain the exchange between Cary and Stone regarding his retirement.

8. What big news does Dino deliver to Stone? What is Stone's reaction?

9. Who is responsible for the accident? What confession is made to Stone?

10. What happens on the night Stone takes a cab from Elaine's? What major incident occurs on the street?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Stone is forced to retire from the NYPD, Leary offers no comfort. It is clear that Stone was being forced out because he is more or less an outcast in the department. Write a 750 word essay on this situation. Why is Stone being forced out? Do you think Leary had the doctor's report changed? Why does Stone stick out like a sore thumb? Do people deal with Stone just because of Dino? What does Leary have to say about Stone's cooperation with the other cops and the department as a whole? How would you feel in Stone's place?

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on "New York Dead". Use Stone Barrington as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Stone and Cary. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Does either have any ulterior motives regarding the relationship? Explain.

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