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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. Hickcock tries to call off which event?

2. Dino and Mary Ann are trying to buy which of the following?

3. What expensive gift does Amanda give to Stone?

4. Dryer flees his apartment owing ___ months' rent.

5. What is the name of his wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Detective Gleason relay to Stone and Dino? What valuable clue is gleaned from the conversation?

2. What steps do Hickcock take to ensure his privacy? Who does Hickcock contact for help?

3. What is the purpose of Stone's visit to Samuel Bernard? Who is Bernard? What information does Bernard supply to Stone?

4. What happens when Stone goes to investigate the strange noise downstairs?

5. What happens to the Bruce brothers? What are they doing when they are found?

6. Discuss the scene at Amanda's country house. Why is Stone present? What is Stone's advice? What does Arrington say about the case?

7. Discuss Allan Peebles' downfall and removal from the American Infiltrator.

8. What does Bob Cantor discover when he goes to Dryer's apartment? How does the visit benefit Cantor on a personal level?

9. What information does Allan Peebles share with Amanda?

10. Why do Amanda and Hickcock want Stone to stop investigating DIRT?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Who is Enrico Bianchi? What type of character is Bianchi? What is his profession? What role does the play in the story? How is he related to one or more of the characters in the book? How does that relationship affect the characters and/or the story? Who is an old friend to Bianchi? Why do the old friends meet? Is their relationship still strong? What is Bianchi's role in dealing with the Bruce brothers?

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