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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. To whom does Stone give $400,000 from the sale of the yacht?

2. What does the man in #139 say his profession is?

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

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

5. Who does Stone meet with for breakfast in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Jim Forrester's testimony at the trial.

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Woods is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Woods uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story, and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Woods' use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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