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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 Stone's downstairs tenant?
2. What is Martin Van Fleet's nickname?
3. What is the name of Scoop's business?
4. Stone arrives at a dinner party, stunned to see ____ at the head of the table.
5. What is Stone's drink of choice?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens with Cary after the video is shot? What is Stone's reaction?
2. When does Stone see Cary? What is Stone's reaction to their ongoing relationship?
3. When is the planned rendezvous? What is Stone's reaction?
4. Describe Stone's first day at Woodman and Weld.
5. What does Stone do to lose himself while thinking through his options?
6. Describe the conversation between Stone and Dino.
7. Explain the scene at Dino's wedding.
8. Discuss the conversation between Stone and Dr. Garfield. What does Garfield say about Herbert Van Fleet?
9. What is Stone's next job at Woodman and Weld? Who will help to carry out the orders?
10. Explain the exchange between Stone and Elaine. What disturbing news does Elaine deliver?
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
Analyze the relationship between Stone and Cary. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Does either have any ulterior motives regarding the relationship? 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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