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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. Where is the place located?

2. Dino worries about which of the following when meeting with the board?

3. Who calls 911?

4. Amanda stares at what kind of animal outside her office window?

5. Stone goes downstairs only to discover that the _____ are open.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the next and last issue of DIRT? Who will receive it? What is different about this issue?

4. What information does Allan Peebles share with Amanda?

5. Who is Geoffrey Power? What part does he play in the case?

6. What inside information does Arrington give to Stone about Dryer?

7. What are Stone's next steps in locating the Bruces?

8. What do Cantor and Stone learn from the items taken from Dryer's old apartment?

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

10. Discuss the scene in which Stone goes to New Jersey to meet with Louise "Lou" Burch.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Out of the blue, Dino announces that he and Mary Ann are going to buy an apartment in Manhattan. Explain the scenario. What is Stone's reaction? Is this a sudden thing, or have Dino and Mary Ann considered the move for a long time? Who is Mary Ann's father and how will he help with the purchase? What is Dino's relationship to the Bianchis? How might the family business and the money raised for the apartment interfere with Dino's police work? Does any of this concern Dino? What is Stone's opinion? What do you think will happen next?

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