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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Killian remind Sherman to convince him to go along with the plan?
(a) Of Maria skipping town
(b) Of Maria's unwillingness to go to the police
(c) Of his day in jail
(d) Of his wife and child

2. What were Henry and Roland doing when Henry was hit by the Mercedes, according to Roland?
(a) Helping the driver move a tire
(b) Listening to some music on the sidewalk
(c) Running from a group of guys
(d) Waiting to cross the street

3. How much money does Tommy Killian require for a retainer?
(a) 30,000 dollars
(b) He will forego a retainer
(c) 150,000 dollars
(d) 75,000 dollars

4. What prominent component of the McCoy case is Larry Kramer trying to purchase?
(a) The tire fromt he ramp
(b) The McCoy condo
(c) Germain Boll's love nest
(d) Sherman's Mercedes

5. How will Sherman get proof that Maria was driving the Mercedes when Henry Lamb was hit, according to Quigley's plan?
(a) Sherman will threaten to reveal their affair
(b) Sherman will wear a wire
(c) Sherman will offer to pay her
(d) Sherman will drug her

6. How does Sherman characterize Quigley's plan to get Maria to confess?
(a) Ungentlemanly
(b) Exciting
(c) Nerve-wracking
(d) Sinful

7. Where does Sherman talk to Tommy Killian?
(a) In Lopwitz's office
(b) At his desk
(c) At a coffee shop in the Financial District
(d) At Killian's office

8. What does Kramer think is keeping Cecil Hayden from getting a position at a better law firm?
(a) His intellect
(b) His temper
(c) His style of dress
(d) His race

9. At what time are Detectives Martin and Goldberg picking up Sherman?
(a) 7:30 am
(b) 6:00 am
(c) 12:00 pm
(d) 9:00 am

10. According to Quigley, where is Maria Ruskin presently?
(a) Italy
(b) New Zealand
(c) Antigua
(d) San Fransisco

11. What is all over the backseat of Detective Martin's car?
(a) Styrofoam peanuts
(b) Changes of clothes
(c) Empty Cheeto's bags
(d) Old copies of the Daily News

12. What does an inmate in the holding cell attempt to steal from Sherman?
(a) His shoes
(b) His wallet
(c) His belt
(d) His jacket

13. What does Roland say about the picture of Sherman and Judy the Detectives show him?
(a) They both look exactly like the drivers
(b) Judy is not as attractive as the woman in the car
(c) Sherman was not as well dressed that night
(d) The driver does not look like Sherman

14. Which of the following actions is not something Kramer does to coach Roland Auburn for his testimony?
(a) Shows him how to sit while at the stand
(b) Provides him a new wardrobe
(c) Shows him how to walk
(d) Shows him how to address the judge

15. Where does Fallow dine with Arthur Ruskin?
(a) D'Orsea
(b) Le Cirque
(c) La Boue d'Argent
(d) Leicester's

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sherman McCoy accosted by a group of reporters in Chapter 23?

2. Where in their condo does Sherman tell Judy about his arrest?

3. When is Sherman going to be arrested?

4. Who visits the Reverend Bacon at the beginning of Chapter 25?

5. In what periodical is the Epilogue to the novel supposed to be written?

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