Dead in the Water Test | Final Test - Hard

Stuart Woods
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Dead in the Water Test | Final Test - Hard

Stuart Woods
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 136 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is Allison's punishment?

2. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?

3. During cross-examination, Stone establishes that _____________________.

4. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.

5. The jury in the coroner's inquest rules Libby's death to be ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

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

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

4. How is Sir Winston unsuccessful at undermining Stone with a surprise witness as the trial begins?

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

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

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

8. What does Sir Leslie gives Stone from Allison, and what does he ask of Stone?

9. What is the significance of the spear gun and the missing spear that Stone comes across?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Woods use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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