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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. Who calls Stone regarding a possible career change?

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

3. Approximately how old is Teddy?

4. Cary points out which famous New York landmark shortly before sitting down to dinner?

5. Leary gives Stone the results from his _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Stone go to see Frank Woodman? What is the result of the meeting? What shocking information is delivered?

3. Describe Stone's first day at Woodman and Weld.

4. Discuss the meeting between Stone and Dino. What is the main topic of conversation?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Stone's next job at Woodman and Weld? Who will help to carry out the orders?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of Elaine's on Second Avenue. Why is Elaine's famous? What types of people go to Elaine's? Are Stone and Dino regulars at the restaurant? Who is Elaine Kaufman? Describe Elaine's personality. Describe the relationship between Stone and Elaine. Why is Elaine Kaufman famous? What about Elaine's seems to be a big draw to New Yorkers and tourists alike?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Stuart Woods' Stone Barrington series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Stone Barrington. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Barrington go next? How might Barrington's relationships with Dino, Judge O'Neil, Elaine, and his colleagues change in future books?

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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