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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. Who does Stone contact immediately?

2. Van Fleet lives above what type of business?

3. Stone gets the impression that Leary wants to make Hank into a:

4. The man says he thinks Martin is ____.

5. The issue with the financial records concerns $_______.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Marvin Herbert Van Fleet? Why is Van Fleet a suspect? What is his alias? Where does the man work?

7. What does Stone learn when he goes to Sasha's apartment? Whose permission must be obtained to get inside? Why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of Elaine's on Second Avenue. Why is Elaine's famous? What types of people go to Elaine's? Are Stone and Dino regulars at the restaurant? Who is Elaine Kaufman? Describe Elaine's personality. Describe the relationship between Stone and Elaine. Why is Elaine Kaufman famous? What about Elaine's seems to be a big draw to New Yorkers and tourists alike?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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