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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 type of apartment is supposed to be staked out?

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

3. What does Stone have for breakfast?

4. What is the man's former occupation?

5. Which couple is getting a divorce?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Explain the scene at Dino's wedding.

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

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

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

10. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.

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

Out of the blue, Dino announces that he is going to marry Mary Ann Bianchi. Explain the scenario. What is Stone's reaction? Is this a sudden thing, or have Dino and Mary Ann been together for a long time? Who is Mary Ann's father? What is his profession? What is Dino's relationship to the Bianchis? How might the family business interfere with Dino's police work? Does any of this concern Dino? What is Stone's opinion? What do you think will happen next?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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