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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Sherman withdraw from his account the day before his arrest?
(a) 5,000 dollars
(b) 20,000 dollars
(c) 10,000 dollars
(d) 1,000 dollars

3. When is Sherman going to be arrested?
(a) Immediately
(b) The end of the week
(c) That evening
(d) The next morning

4. Why does Sherman decide against telling Lopwitz about his infidelity?
(a) Lopwitz is a staunch puritan
(b) Lopwitz probably already knows
(c) Lopwitz is a famous gossip
(d) Lopwitz is related to Arthur Ruskin

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for Sherman's meeting with Lopwitz?

2. Where does Judy sleep the night before Sherman's arrest?

3. What drug is Roland Auburn best known for selling in the Bronx?

4. Who else is at the Ruskin funeral besides Sherman and Maria?

5. Who is in front of Sherman in line for processing at the Criminal Court Building?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story that Arthur Ruskin tells Peter Fallow at dinner.

2. What story does the City Light run as a result of Fallow's meeting with Arthur Ruskin?

3. What does Fallow see at the funeral?

4. What promises does Tommy Killian make Sherman McCoy regarding his arrest?

5. Which of Killian's promises are broken during his arrest?

6. What aspects of Sherman McCoy's life are disrupted by the Henry Lamb case?

7. How is Sherman's experience at the di Ducci event different from his experience at the Bavardages'?

8. What information do Martin's two crack dealers offer regarding the McCoy case?

9. Where does the incriminating recording of Maria come from?

10. Why does Bernie disagree with Abe Weiss about the planned arrest of Sherman?

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