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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. The meeting involves which of the following?

2. Dino claims that his family came from which part of Italy?

3. Where does Cantor live?

4. Power had spent time in which prison?

5. How far is it from the top of the cliff to the river?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stone get help after the incident? What are Stone's injuries?

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

3. How does Amanda intend to make a profit from the information regarding Window Seat?

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

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

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

7. Examine the scene in which Dino and Mary Ann meet with the Whitfields. How does May Ann surprise Dino?

8. Describe the meeting between Hickcock and Bianchi. What requests does Hickcock make?

9. What information does Allan Peebles share with Amanda?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete character description of Jonathan Dryer. What is Dryer's real name? What is the persona he uses in New York? How is it different from his real persona? How does he become involved with DIRT? What is Jonathan's purpose for exposing Amanda, Hickcock and Peebles? Explain. Also explain Dryer's former work with the government and training in covert operations.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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