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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 surname of the gossip columnist?

2. How old is Hickcock's mistress?

3. What is the name of the law firm that frequently hires Stone?

4. Where does the pair meet?

5. The person goes to a residence listed under the name ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amanda do to ensure that she gets everything she wants in her new contract with Galaxy?

2. Who is Amanda dart? Why is she an important figure on the New York scene?

3. Who is Arnie Millman? What parts does Arnie play in the story?

4. Where do Stone and Amanda go after having drinks at her apartment? Who does Stone meet?

5. Who is Allan Peebles? Why does he become an important figure in the story?

6. Describe Jonathan's presence at Arrington's apartment building.

7. What happens to Amanda when she attends the book signing of her friend Norm Barton?

8. Discuss the conversation between Dino and Stone regarding Arnie. Also describe the events at Arnie's funeral.

9. Explain the scene between Stone and Amanda during their trip to Connecticut. What agreement does the couple make?

10. Discuss Hickock's trek through central Park and the activities that immediately follow.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on news sources. Stone goggles at the speed with which some of the media gets their hands on personal and private information. Reporters tend to use any sources they can to get information for the news. For example, it might be easy for Amanda to use her relationship with Barrington to get inside information on the case. What are the most common ways to get information? Who might be used as a source? How could a reporter know if a source is valuable and/or reliable? What is commonly known about reporters protecting their sources? What is the penalty for refusing to reveal one's source? Also discuss professional ethics and how it might be difficult to be in a relationship like the one shared by Amanda and Stone.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Enrico Bianchi? What type of character is Bianchi? What is his profession? What role does the play in the story? How is he related to one or more of the characters in the book? How does that relationship affect the characters and/or the story? Who is an old friend to Bianchi? Why do the old friends meet? Is their relationship still strong? What is Bianchi's role in dealing with the Bruce brothers?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tommy and Charlie Bruce. Which is the elder son? Which is the smartest? Which has the most skill when it comes to the DIRT scam? Who has the most criminal infractions? Why did the brothers choose New York? What is the pay off for their work? How are the men able to change identities so quickly? Also compare their training and skills as outlined in the text.

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