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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. Dino complains about his wife spending too much money on which of the following?

2. What type of car does Mrs. Burch drive?

3. What is the man's first name?

4. Who inquires about the presence of Tommy Bruce?

5. Dryer allegedly worked for which government agency?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Stone's visit to Samuel Bernard? Who is Bernard? What information does Bernard supply to Stone?

2. What happens during dinner at Stone's house? What causes the group to go to the Shubert Theater?

3. Examine the scene in which Dino and Mary Ann meet with the Whitfields. How does May Ann surprise Dino?

4. Discuss the scene at Amanda's country house. Why is Stone present? What is Stone's advice? What does Arrington say about the case?

5. What is the next step for the Bruce brothers? What incident makes it obvious that someone is closing in on them?

6. How does Stone get help after the incident? What are Stone's injuries?

7. What inside information does Arrington give to Stone about Dryer?

8. Discuss the scene in which Stone goes to New Jersey to meet with Louise "Lou" Burch.

9. Who is Geoffrey Power? What part does he play in the case?

10. Describe the meeting between Hickcock and Bianchi. What requests does Hickcock make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Stone and Amanda. 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 a short story that takes place six, twelve, or eighteen months after the end of the book. What might happen to Hickcock, Tiff, Stone, Arrington, and Dino? Would any of the relationships change? Would the guys still meet at Elaine's? Will Arrington and Stone still be together? Will Dino be investigated for his ties to the Bianchis? Use your imagination and remember to put in a plausible new murder plot.

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