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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. Where does Stone take Allison to dinner that night?
(a) Gabby's Bar & Grill.
(b) The Rusty Nail.
(c) The Shipwright's Arms.
(d) The Four Seasons.

2. With whom does Stone go to lunch in Chapter 53?
(a) Sir Leslie.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Allison.
(d) Jim.

3. While on the stand, how does Allison describe her early marriage to Paul?
(a) Constant negotiations.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Bliss.
(d) Lean years.

4. Sir Leslie makes his opening remarks, pointing out that ________________________.
(a) Allison had no motive to kill her husband.
(b) Allison was a devoted wife.
(c) there is no proof that Paul Manning is dead.
(d) Paul Manning committed suicide.

5. Who is the lawyer who represents Libby and her mother?
(a) Harley Potter.
(b) Harlan Sloan.
(c) Harry Pearson.
(d) Brock Garrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stone notice as he leave's Allison's yacht?

2. Why does Stendahl want to see Allison convicted of murder?

3. Stone calls his secretary to have her send $25,000 to whom?

4. What does Allison do during Stone's practice questioning?

5. What does Stone note about the man in #139?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jim Forrester's reaction when Stone suggests that Stendahl might actually be Paul Manning?

2. What is the real reason the jury convicts Allison and what is her sentence?

3. How has Sir Leslie masterminded the trial and Allison's fake execution?

4. How are Stone and Allison at odds regarding Allison's obligations to Libby's family after Libby's death?

5. Who is the man who shows up at the Shipwright's Arms and what does Stone find notable about him?

6. Why is Allison packing and what close call does Stone help her avoid?

7. How does Stone insure that Allison has an alibi for her whereabouts when the Race pulls out of the harbor?

8. What is Stone's life like after the trial and what revelation does he make that now makes sense?

9. What is Stone's perception of Allison's private meeting with Sir Leslie?

10. What is the purpose of Sir Winston's having Stone forcefully brought to him for a meeting?

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