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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. Van Fleet attempted to join which profession?

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

3. Stone attends a dinner party at the home of _____.

4. Stone compares eating dinner to doing what?

5. What does Stone make for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.

5. Discuss the conversation between Stone and Dr. Garfield. What does Garfield say about Herbert Van Fleet?

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

Discuss the author's use of Manhattan for the setting in the Stone Barrington series. Why do you think Woods chose Manhattan? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked well, if not better, than Manhattan? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Barrington and the rest of the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There seems seems to be a deep friendship and healthy rivalry between Barrington and Bachetti. Describe the relationship between the two men. How long have Barrington and Bachetti known each other? How long have they worked together? Is there relationship more of a friendship or partnership? What do you think will happen now that Barrington is no longer a member of the NYPD? Compare and contrast the professional duties of Barrington and Bachetti.

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