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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. How many years had the couple been married?

2. What word does Stone use to describe Cary?

3. What is the name of the television network where Sasha worked?

4. Stone compares eating dinner to doing what?

5. What new piece of evidence may crack the murder case wide open?

Short Essay Questions

1. When is the planned rendezvous? What is Stone's reaction?

2. Explain the scene at Dino's wedding.

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the scene between Stone and Leary. What decision has Leary made regarding Stone's status as a detective?

8. Explain the exchange between Stone and Elaine. What disturbing news does Elaine deliver?

9. What is Stone's next job at Woodman and Weld? Who will help to carry out the orders?

10. Discuss Stone's activities at home after he retires from the NYPD.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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