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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 new man who Stone meets at the bar at the Shipwright's Arms?
2. How does Allison appear as she gives her testimony?
3. What information does Arrington's faxed letter to Stone contain?
4. During cross-examination, Stone establishes that _____________________.
5. The jury convicts Allison based on ___________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Stone's perception of Allison's private meeting with Sir Leslie?
2. What assertions is Stone able to make regarding Paul Manning's health as a possible cause of death and the reason why Stendahl would like to see Allison convicted?
3. What is Stone's life like after the trial and what revelation does he make that now makes sense?
4. What does Stone learn about Paul and Libby's divorce decree?
5. What does Sir Leslie gives Stone from Allison, and what does he ask of Stone?
6. Who is Frank Stendahl and how is his testimony damning for Allison?
7. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.
8. According to Sir Leslie, what is Sir Winston willing to do in order to get the prime minister's position?
9. What is the significance of the spear gun and the missing spear that Stone comes across?
10. How are Stone and Allison at odds regarding Allison's obligations to Libby's family after Libby's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Allison. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
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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