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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 is the name of the law firm that frequently hires Stone?
(a) West, Davies and Berger.
(b) Fish and Fish and Associates.
(c) Woodman and Weld.
(d) Flint and Smith.

2. The person goes to a residence listed under the name ____.
(a) Calder.
(b) Brown.
(c) Dryer.
(d) Vasquez.

3. Who is sitting on Stone's doorstep when he returns from Elaine's?
(a) Martha.
(b) Sara.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Arrington.

4. Barrington's mother was a well known ______.
(a) Painter.
(b) Writer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Politician.

5. The job regards which of the following?
(a) Pre-nuptial agreement.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Missing person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which airport will Amanda supposedly use for the flight?

2. What time did the murder take place?

3. Why does Amanda pay a visit to the house?

4. What is Stone's former occupation?

5. What is the name of Amanda's lawyer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Stone and Dino Bacchetti? Where do the men often meet for dinner?

2. Discuss the scene that takes place between Arrington and Stone in front of Stone's house.

3. Discuss the conversation between Dino and Stone regarding Arnie. Also describe the events at Arnie's funeral.

4. What background history is learned about Amanda Dart? How does the public learn about Amanda's history?

5. What does Amanda do to ensure that she gets everything she wants in her new contract with Galaxy?

6. Explain the relationship between Amanda and Bill Eggers; Amanda and Richard Hickock.

7. Who is Stone Barrington? What is his role in the story to date?

8. Detail the meeting between Stone and Tiff. What does Tiff offer as a clue?

9. Who is Allan Peebles? Why does he become an important figure in the story?

10. Examine the scene in which Arnie Millman follows Martha McMahon. What tragedy occurs?

(see the answer keys)

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