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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. What is Delgado's rank?

2. Where did the men meet?

3. Where does Stone live?

4. What is the man's last name?

5. Stone finds a ______ in Sasha's financial records.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What red flag does Stone discover when reviewing Sasha's documents?

3. Briefly discuss the meeting between Stone and Cary Hilliard.

4. What is Van Fleet's alibi for the night Sasha fell from the terrace? What is Van Fleet's reaction to the request for a search of his apartment?

5. Who is Ms. Balfour? Why is her appearance important?

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

7. What large mistake does Stone make while spending the day with Cary?

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

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

10. Discuss the situation between Stone and Cary.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is obvious that several of the characters in the book are homosexual or bisexual. How does this fact play into the story? Does it matter? Why do some of the characters find it necessary to hide this fact? How does the sexual preference of the characters affect the story and the investigation? Cite various passages in the text that show a character's sexuality and discuss how it is referenced by Woods. Does Stone have any opinion on this issue? Does Dino?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Stone Barrington. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Barrington go next? How might Barrington's relationships with Dino, Judge O'Neil, Elaine, and his colleagues change in future books?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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