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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. What is Amanda's real surname?

2. Peebles owns and operates a newspaper titled ______.

3. Where does Peebles live?

4. Stone's father was ousted from his family in part because of his choice of profession. What was the profession of Stone's father?

5. What is the name of Dino's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Amanda when she attends the book signing of her friend Norm Barton?

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

3. Describe the meeting between Stone, Eggers and Glynnis Hickcock. What is Stone's response?

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

5. What is Stone's advice to Hickcock? What is Hickcock's reaction?

6. Examine the meeting between Amanda and Bill Eggers.

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

8. Discuss the information gathered on Amanda's staff according to Arnie Millman's report.

9. Discuss the break-in of the second upscale apartment. What items are taken?

10. Who is Amanda dart? Why is she an important figure on the New York scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There seems to be a deep friendship and healthy rivalry between Barrington and Bacchetti. Describe the relationship between the two men. How long have Barrington and Bacchetti known each other? How long have they worked together? Is there relationship more of a friendship or partnership? What do you think will happen now that Barrington is no longer a member of the NYPD? Compare and contrast the professional duties of Barrington and Bacchetti.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from the point of Arrington Carter regarding her first meeting with Stone. How did the pair meet? Was there an instant attraction? When did they become friends and eventually lovers? Does the couple have anything in common at all? If so, what? How does Arrington adjust her professional life in regards to Stone's investigation? How has the life of each character changed since they met?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Barrington. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Barrington next? How might Barrington's relationships change in future books? What type of case might Barrington accept next?

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