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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 man's profession?

2. Which couple is getting a divorce?

3. Where does the doctor work?

4. What is the name of the doctor contacted by Stone?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the conditions on the night of the job? Why does Stone worry about Teddy?

2. What happens with Cary after the video is shot? What is Stone's reaction?

3. What does Stone do to lose himself while thinking through his options?

4. What happens on the night Stone takes a cab from Elaine's? What major incident occurs on the street?

5. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.

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

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

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

9. What big news does Dino deliver to Stone? What is Stone's reaction?

10. Why does Stone go to see Frank Woodman? What is the result of the meeting? What shocking information is delivered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's use of Manhattan for the setting in the Stone Barrington series. Why do you think Woods chose Manhattan? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked well, if not better, than Manhattan? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Barrington and the rest of the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Stone Barrington is a New York City cop by profession; Lieutenant Leary has police work in his veins. Compare and contrast the men's personalities, careers, training, and demeanor. Which is the better cop? Which was most effective in the Nijinsky case? Who was the least effective? Why? What might Barrington and/or Bacchetti done better to resolve the case sooner? Do you think the police will ever know everything about the Nijinsky case, Barron Harkness, Van Fleet and Scoop Berman?

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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