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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. What important piece of information does Kovitsky neglect to mention in his dismissal of the McCoy indictment?
(a) Permission for Sherman McCoy to leave
(b) His apologies to Sherman McCoy for his trouble
(c) The DAs leave to represent the case in the future
(d) The existence of the exonerating recording

2. In the courtroom, with whom is Kovitsky constantly warring during Chapter 31?
(a) The spectators
(b) Kramer
(c) Killian
(d) The press

3. Who is in front of Sherman in line for processing at the Criminal Court Building?
(a) A group of prostitutes
(b) Roland Auburn
(c) A heroin junky
(d) Several Dominican gang-bangers

4. On which famous avenue is the Ruskins' apartment?
(a) Fifth Avenue
(b) Madison Avenue
(c) Lexington Avenue
(d) Park Avenue

5. Who calls Tommy Killian in Chapter 30 with news about the trial?
(a) Layy Kramer
(b) Freddie Button
(c) Peter Fallow
(d) Bernie Fitzgibbon

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sherman characterize Quigley's plan to get Maria to confess?

2. That is the topic of Arthur Ruskin's story in Chapter 144?

3. Which of these adjectives does Roland Auburn use to describe Maria in the City Light coverage in Chapter 23?

4. Where do Maria and Sherman meet to talk in Chapter 29?

5. In what periodical is Weiss looking at Sherman McCoy's picture during this meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lopwitz's reaction to the news of Sherman's arrest and what it means to Sherman.

2. Why has no one heard of Roland Auburn even though he has been in the papers?

3. Why does Judge Kovisky decide to bring Sherman to his chambers along with the attorneys?

4. What happens to Sherman McCoy in the holding cell awaiting the calling of his case?

5. Describe the scene at the Criminal Court at the end of Chapter 31.

6. How does Sherman's opinion of his father change in Chapter 21 and why?

7. What simple domestic act does Sherman attempt the morning after his arrest, and what happens?

8. What high-minded reasoning does Weiss give for his prosecution of Sherman McCoy in Chapter 23?

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

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

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