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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 does Sherman McCoy do in the courtroom at the end of the Epilogue?
(a) Throws up a Black Power fist
(b) Flips the defense attorneys table
(c) Laughs uncontrollably
(d) Publicly apologizes to his wife

2. On what famous thoroughfare in New York is the funeral home where Arthur Ruskin's funeral is held?
(a) Madison Avenue
(b) Broadway
(c) Wall Street
(d) Fifth Avenue

3. Who regularly dines at the restaurant where Arthur Ruskin dies despite public statements against it?
(a) Abe Weiss
(b) Sir Gerald Steiner
(c) The Mayor
(d) Reverend Bacon

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) Sherman's Mercedes
(d) Germain Boll's love nest

5. What does Maria tell Sherman at the funeral to end their conversation?
(a) They will talk later
(b) She has no memory of the accident
(c) She will testify on his behalf
(d) He will have to take the fall for her

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roland say about the picture of Sherman and Judy the Detectives show him?

2. At what time are Detectives Martin and Goldberg picking up Sherman?

3. Which of the following people is not in Abe Weiss' office at the beginning of Chapter 29?

4. What ethnicity are the two lawyers that Maria Ruskin has hired?

5. Of what does Killian remind Sherman to convince him to go along with the plan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Sherman tell Judy about his relationship with Maria?

5. As Kramer is interviewing Maria Ruskin, what does he realize he loves about his job?

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

7. What does Fallow see at the funeral?

8. How does Roland Auburn's story differ from the actual event?

9. What promise does Tommy Killian make to Sherman regarding his condo?

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

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