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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 name of Scoop's business?

2. How much is Stone authorized to pay to have the job done?

3. Where does Stone meet Cary for an impromptu rendezvous?

4. Stone compares eating dinner to doing what?

5. The wife will get the house in which prestigious location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do you think Eggers and Woodman want with Stone?

7. Explain the exchange between Cary and Stone regarding his retirement.

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are quite a few bodies discovered in Van Fleet's secret place. Explain the condition of the bodies. How are the bodies identified? Who provides the identification? Do police check the identities in any other way? Explain. Would it be helpful to check fingerprints? Could the police use dental records for identification? Are the identifications correct? Explain. Would these murders be handled differently than any other murder? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write your own murder mystery based on "New York Dead". Use Stone Barrington as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

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