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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 does Stone make for dinner?

2. Stone read the front page of which newspaper to learn about Hank's arrest?

3. What is the name of the bar where Teddy will pick up his money?

4. What is the name of the bride?

5. Stone's police pension is ____% of his full pay.

Short Essay Questions

1. When is the planned rendezvous? What is Stone's reaction?

2. What does Stone do to lose himself while thinking through his options?

3. Explain the exchange between Cary and Stone regarding his retirement.

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

5. Explain the scene at Dino's wedding.

6. Who is responsible for the accident? What confession is made to Stone?

7. What happens on the night Stone takes a cab from Elaine's? What major incident occurs on the street?

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

9. What do you think Eggers and Woodman want with Stone?

10. Explain the scene in which Stone checks out the executive apartments.

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

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 as 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.as

Essay Topic 3

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Martin Herbert Van Fleet. What types of things would Van Fleet be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Van Fleet have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his victims? How might Van Fleet describe how he felt before, during and after each murder?

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