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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is recommended for the job?

2. Amanda tells the Prime Minister that she must leave early to catch a plane to which location?

3. What is the name of the former Prime Minister?

4. Amanda and the former Prime Minister discuss what type of sport?

5. What does Arnie use in lieu of a ladder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jonathan's presence at Arrington's apartment building.

2. Examine the meeting between Amanda and Bill Eggers.

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

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

5. Who is Elaine? Why is she often featured in the story?

6. Discuss the next issue of DIRT. Who is the focus of this issue?

7. Discuss the scene in which Stone is attacked at home.

8. Where do Stone and Amanda go after having drinks at her apartment? Who does Stone meet?

9. Describe the first date between Stone and Arrington.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is obvious that several of the characters in the book are homosexual or bisexual. How does this fact play into the story? Does it matter? Why do some of the characters find it necessary to hide this fact? How does the sexual preference of the characters affect the story and the investigation? Cite various passages in the text that show a character's sexuality and discuss how it is referenced by Woods. Does Stone have any opinion on this issue? Does Dino?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Tommy and Charlie Bruce. Which is the elder son? Which is the smartest? Which has the most skill when it comes to the DIRT scam? Who has the most criminal infractions? Why did the brothers choose New York? What is the pay off for their work? How are the men able to change identities so quickly? Also compare their training and skills as outlined in the text.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Amanda Dart, Richard Hickcock and Allan Peebles. Include their professional credentials, ulterior motives, unethical behaviors, and relationship to each other.

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