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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 happens when Stone gives chase?

2. Whose apartment is the first to be searched by Stone and Bachetti?

3. How many times had Sasha been interviewed for the article?

4. What is Morgan's first name?

5. Where was the check going to be sent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Ms. Vincent? What does she say about Hank?

4. Where does Stone begin to interview people regarding Sasha's alleged death?

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

6. What is Cary's recommendation to Stone regarding his job?

7. Who issues the warrant? What bet is made?

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

9. What event occurs on the way from the scene of the fall to the hospital?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Stone and Cary. 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.

Essay Topic 2

When Stone is forced to retire from the NYPD, Leary offers no comfort. It is clear that Stone was being forced out because he is more or less an outcast in the department. Write a 750 word essay on this situation. Why is Stone being forced out? Do you think Leary had the doctor's report changed? Why does Stone stick out like a sore thumb? Do people deal with Stone just because of Dino? What does Leary have to say about Stone's cooperation with the other cops and the department as a whole? How would you feel in Stone's place?

Essay Topic 3

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

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