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

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

3. What does the mayor ask Bishop Bottomley to do in exchange for his influence over the Landmark Commission?
(a) Christen the Lieutenant Governor's first child
(b) Join a crime commission
(c) Make a speech at a mayoral event
(d) Issue a statement defaming Reverend Bacon

4. What is the reason for Sherman's meeting with Lopwitz?
(a) His recent performance
(b) An upcoming government auction
(c) A possible promotion
(d) Changes to the Giscard deal

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Fallow dine with Arthur Ruskin?

2. In what state does Sherman find himself at the di Duccis event?

3. On which famous avenue is the Ruskins' apartment?

4. How will Sherman get proof that Maria was driving the Mercedes when Henry Lamb was hit, according to Quigley's plan?

5. Who regularly dines at the restaurant where Arthur Ruskin dies despite public statements against it?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the information of Maria Ruskin's complicity in the hit-and-run eventually reach Peter Fallow?

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

4. Describe Maria Ruskin's testimony.

5. What does Fallow see at the funeral?

6. How does Larry Kramer characterize Roland Auburn in Chapter 19?

7. What does the mayor decide regarding the McCoy case?

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

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

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

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