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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thomas has many brothers who have what kind of job?
(a) They are C.I.A.
(b) They are stunt men.
(c) They are police officers.
(d) They are singers.

2. Jim Forrester is a reporter with which publication?
(a) Newsweek magazine.
(b) Time magazine.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) New Yorker magazine.

3. What awakens Stone and Allison while on the yacht?
(a) Gunshots.
(b) Someone knocking on the door.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Screams.

4. Who is the reporter who wants to interview Allison?
(a) Patricia Godown.
(b) Hilary Kramer.
(c) Justine Axelrod.
(d) Gail Jensen.

5. Stone calls Bill Eggers to have him hire _________________.
(a) a PR firm.
(b) a caterer.
(c) a couple of thugs.
(d) a pilot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stone learn about Paul Manning from the person in #55?

2. Who is the owner of the bar that Stone visits?

3. Why does Stone return to Allison's yacht in Chapter 17?

4. Who was the husband of the woman in #10?

5. What is notable about Paul's medical report?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jim Forrester and how does Stone meet him?

2. Why can Stone not represent Allison in her trial and why does Sir Leslie appear to be the perfect man for the job?

3. Who is Arrington Carter and what is her relationship with Stone?

4. Why does Jim Forrester want to be present when Allison gives an interview to the reporter from 60 Minutes?

5. Who is Hilary Kramer and what is her role in the story?

6. Who is Allison Manning and how does Stone come in contact with her?

7. Why is Sir Winston, the Minister of Justice, so interested in Allison's case?

8. What is Libby's fate when trying to leave the island and why does Stone not think Allison is behind the tragedy?

9. What is the message of the fax which Stone receives from Arrington?

10. What does Bob Cantor find out about Paul Manning's financial situation and why does Stone negate Bob's assertions that Paul may have killed himself?

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