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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. What is Allison's demeanor when Stone goes over testimony with her?
(a) Angry.
(b) Frantic.
(c) Focused.
(d) Tentative.

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

3. What does Stone suggest regarding Stendahl?
(a) He is a private detective.
(b) He is a reporter.
(c) He is actually Paul Manning.
(d) He is a CEO on vacation.

4. What is Allison's punishment?
(a) She is hanged.
(b) She gets life in prison.
(c) She is exiled from the island.
(d) She gets 15 years in prison.

5. Why does Stone call Bill Eggers from the yacht?
(a) To have him wire some money.
(b) To ask for his help in writing an appeal.
(c) To have him arrange a media blitz.
(d) To come to the island right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allison give to Stone for his legal fees?

2. Where does Stone take Allison to dinner that night?

3. What issue does Sir Leslie raise that casts doubt in the prosecution's case?

4. Stone and Allison discuss whether or not Allison will be responsible for ___________________________.

5. What does Stone notice is missing from the Expansive in Chapter 41?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the verdict in the coroner's inquest into the plane crash that killed Libby Manning?

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

4. What does Stone learn about Arrington who has still not shown up on the island?

5. What does Stone learn about Paul and Libby's divorce decree?

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

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

8. According to Sir Leslie, what is Sir Winston willing to do in order to get the prime minister's position?

9. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

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

(see the answer keys)

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