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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 calls 911?

2. What name is Power using at this point in the book?

3. Hickcock will most likely be charged with which crime?

4. What is the real name of Geoffrey Power?

5. What is Dryer's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the burglaries in the 19th precinct. What request does Stone make of Dino? What other request does Stone make?

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

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

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

5. Discuss the scene between Amanda and Hickcock during their lunch meeting. What does Amanda say that shocks Hickcock?

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

7. Discuss Dino's conversation with Mr. Elliot. How is Elliot possibly linked to Millman's murder?

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

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

10. What news does Arrington deliver on the way home from the hospital? What is Stone's reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stone Barrington is a no nonsense cop turned attorney in Manhattan. Examine Barrington's career. Why do you think Woodman and Weld hires Barrington on the side? Does Barrington have any knowledge of criminal law? How do Bill Eggers and Stone Barrington know each other? Write a complete character description of Stone Barrington. Include physical descriptions and other information gleaned from the text.

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

Analyze the relationship between Stone and Amanda. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Does either have any ulterior motives regarding the relationship? Explain.

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