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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. Scoop admits to killing _____.

2. Stone was permitted to keep which item?

3. What is the profession of Mr. Weaver?

4. What is the name of Stone's downstairs tenant?

5. Stone wonders if Van Fleet is worried people will find out he is:

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.

2. Who is responsible for the accident? What confession is made to Stone?

3. Discuss the results of Teddy's covert operation. What is Eggers' reaction? What is Stone's reaction?

4. What bad news does Stone get after arriving at the house in Turtle Bay?

5. Discuss the meeting between Stone and Dino. What is the main topic of conversation?

6. Explain the conversation between Stone and Hi. What information does Hi reveal?

7. Discuss the conversation between Stone and Dr. Garfield. What does Garfield say about Herbert Van Fleet?

8. Discuss the details of Stone's conversation and agreement with Bill Eggers.

9. Describe Stone's first day at Woodman and Weld.

10. Explain the phone call Stone receives from Herb. What are the circumstances of Herb's arrest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Martin Herbert Van Fleet. What types of things would Van Fleet be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Van Fleet have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his victims? How might Van Fleet describe how he felt before, during and after each murder?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Woods uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Woods' mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

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