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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. Dino claims that his ancestors were which part of the royal family?

2. Who is secretly dating Dryer?

3. Where is the place located?

4. Dino claims his father was a _____.

5. Amanda finally agrees to speak with which person?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is detailed in Hickcock's personal issue of DIRT?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the next step for the Bruce brothers? What incident makes it obvious that someone is closing in on them?

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

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

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

10. What happens during dinner at Stone's house? What causes the group to go to the Shubert Theater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Barrington. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Barrington next? How might Barrington's relationships change in future books? What type of case might Barrington accept next?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of Manhattan for the setting in the Stone Barrington series. Why do you think Woods chose Manhattan? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Manhattan? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Barrington and the rest of the characters? Explain.

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