2. Speaking of synonyms there are many for the police, for example: the Law, the Man, the Fuzz, the Pigs (used a lot in the sixties but is a little out-moded now) the cops, etc. Which of the following is not usually a police officer. A flatfoot B turnkey C narc D undercover
3. Choose the word that has little or nothing to do with prostitution: A call girl B whore C hooker D pimp E gun moll F street walker
Fill in the blanks don't forget that there can be more than one correct answer 4. I hear that Johnny is __________ , there is no telling how long he can elude the police A shoot-out B on the lam C packing or carrying D lineup
5. Also it's said that he's _______________ a rod which is a parole violation. A shoot-out B on the lam C packing or carrying D lineup
6. He hasn't been the same since his brother was killed in a _______________ with a rival gang. A shoot-out B on the lam C packing or carrying D lineup
7. You know the police don't have much on Johnny; just one witness who identified him from a ______________ and even that guy wasn't that sure. A shoot-out B on the lam C packing or carrying D lineup
8. If you've heard their song you must know that Franky was Johnny's _____________. A main squeeze B old woman C steady D molasses
9. If you were paying a bribe you would expect the money to be paid _______________. A aboveboard B wholesomely C under the table D on the QT
10. Which of these crimes could be classified as "white-collar"? A Embezzlement B Manslaughter C Juvenile Delinquency D Homicide
Post Script: The Top score is 100 %
Ce texte © 1999 Christopher Yukna - tous droits réservés Bonus question: True or false grand larceny is the opposite of petty theft.
Professor of English Ecole des Mines 158 cours fauriel St.Etienne FRANCE