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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 calls Stone regarding a possible career change?

2. Stone was dismayed when he received a large bill from which of the following?

3. What is Mrs. Wheeling's first name?

4. Cary points out which famous New York landmark shortly before sitting down to dinner?

5. What is the name of the church where Dino gets married?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When does Stone see Cary? What is Stone's reaction to their ongoing relationship?

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

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

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

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

10. Explain the scene in which Stone checks out the executive apartments.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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