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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. Scoop admits to killing _____.

2. What is the name of Scoop's business?

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

4. Which couple is getting a divorce?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Stone Barrington as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Barrington. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Barrington next? How might Barrington's relationships change in future books? What type of case might Barrington accept next?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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