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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. How are the issues of DIRT delivered?

2. Amanda is often referred to as a(n) ______.

3. The advertisement is for which product?

4. How long has Arnie been retired?

5. Who is followed from Amanda's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the meeting between Amanda and Bill Eggers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Discuss some of the questions Stone asks Amanda regarding the case.

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

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

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

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Thomas Bruce aka Jonathan Dryer. What types of things would Bruce be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Bruce have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his victims? How might Bruce describe how he felt before, during and after each heist or episode of blackmail?

Essay Topic 3

Reputation is a touchy subject in places like New York and Los Angeles, particularly when dissected by someone like Amanda Dart or Allan Peebles. Examine Amanda's reputation and its importance. Why is Amanda's reputation important in New York? Also examine Allan Peebles' role. Why is Peebles' reputation important in Los Angeles? Are the two friends, enemies, colleagues or strangers? Are they competitors? Explain. How could their jobs backfire on them if others gathered inside information on their personal lives? Explain.

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