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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 is the interim barrister defending Allison?

2. Why does Stone call his secretary?

3. What is Sir Winston's hypothesis about Allison's case?

4. What does the man in #8 tell Stone about the yacht's passenger(s)?

5. Which of the following will NOT occur if Allison tries to leave St. Marks?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Stone's plan for putting some public pressure on Sir Winston regarding the case?

2. What is so disconcerting about Jim Forrester's story?

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

4. What is Chris Wheaton's opinion of Allison and how does she intend to portray Allison in the broadcast segment?

5. How does Stone manage the media and press conference for Allison?

6. What does the investigator learn about Paul Manning which may indicate that he committed suicide?

7. Who is Chris Wheaton and what is her role in the peripheral trial activities?

8. 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?

9. What two possibilities for a faked death exist as revealed by Bob Cantor and what is Stone's opinion of these?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Dead in the Water" is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

How does Woods use the literary technique of local color in "Dead in the Water"? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in St. Marks establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is, and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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