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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. Martin says he is willing to help the police but he requires them to provide which of the following?

2. Stone makes an appointment to interview ____ at the television station.

3. What is the man's first name?

4. What is Stone's reaction when he first meets the woman?

5. What item(s) did Stone purchase that cost a great deal of money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Scoop Berman's reply when Stone tells him to leave the crime scene?

2. Describe in brief the information learned about Sasha's youth.

3. What major issue comes between Stone, Dino and Leary? What is Stone's reaction?

4. What is the result of the search conducted by Stone and Dino?

5. Explain the scene in which Dino interrogates Hank. What is Stone's reaction?

6. What is the conversation held between Stone and Elaine?

7. What is Hank's reaction to being questioned about the money?

8. Where does Stone go while waiting to visit the television studio? What are Stone's thoughts?

9. Who is Hi Barker? What does he know about Sasha Nijinsky? What deal is struck between Stone and Barker?

10. What does Stone say about his early years with the NYPD?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There seems seems to be a deep friendship and healthy rivalry between Barrington and Bachetti. Describe the relationship between the two men. How long have Barrington and Bachetti 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 Bachetti.

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on "New York Dead". Use Barrington as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Stone believes that Cary married Barron for two reasons. The first is that Barron is wealthy and has a good social standing; the second is that she will never be required to testify against Barron, saving both of them from a great deal of trouble. In the United States, a spouse cannot testify in a case against the other spouse. Why? Write an essay on testifying against a spouse. How might this law affect the Nijinsky case? Is this a smart move on Cary's part? Explain.

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