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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 the name of the woman Stone invites to dinner?

2. What is the man's first name?

3. Who helped Stone in the early days on the NYPD?

4. Who has to grant permission for the new search?

5. What does the main character do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Stone's family history and how it affects his personal and professional lives.

3. Describe the meeting held in Leary's office. Who is in attendance?

4. What makes Stone think that there is a leak in the department?

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

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

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

8. What happens Stone is walking home from Elaine's?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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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