View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Stone's latest home renovation project involved refinishing _____.

3. Stone was permitted to keep which item?

4. Leary tells Stone that he has always been a _____ cop.

5. What word does Stone use to describe Cary?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain the scene at Dino's wedding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 966 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample