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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 25, a woman arrives at the Shipwright's Arms claiming to be _______________.
(a) Allison Manning.
(b) Therese Manning.
(c) Lucille Manning.
(d) Arrington Carter.

2. Who is the investigator who Stone calls to come to the islands and investigate the case?
(a) Jerry Edwards.
(b) Bob Shroyer.
(c) Bob Cantor.
(d) Mike Kerrigan.

3. Stone feels that he has successfully ruled out __________________ in the case.
(a) theft.
(b) a fake death.
(c) suicide.
(d) blackmail.

4. Why can Stone not defend Allison in her trial?
(a) He is not a criminal attorney.
(b) He has to go back to the States and cannot commit.
(c) He is in love with her and it would be a conflict.
(d) He is not English or admitted to the English bar association.

5. Which of the following is NOT an option the jury has in the woman's case?
(a) They can rule that the death was a homicide.
(b) They can find that the husband died of natural causes.
(c) They can rule the death a suicide.
(d) They can offer an open verdict.

6. Who is on the yacht that Stone watches come into the harbor?
(a) A single woman.
(b) A man and a woman.
(c) A fishing party.
(d) A wedding party.

7. What awakens Stone and Allison while on the yacht?
(a) Someone knocking on the door.
(b) Screams.
(c) Thunder.
(d) Gunshots.

8. Why does Stone tell Allison to leave the island?
(a) The Minister of Justice can now prosecute her.
(b) Her mother is dying.
(c) There is a hurricane coming.
(d) The jewel thieves have targeted her.

9. Stone learns that Allison has been talking to __________________.
(a) the prosecuting attorney.
(b) her former boyfriend.
(c) an insurance investigator.
(d) the local media.

10. What is the name of the tropical island where Stone is vacationing?
(a) St. Marks.
(b) St. Barts.
(c) St. Croix.
(d) St. John.

11. What does Stone ask Thomas to do?
(a) Loan him a video camera.
(b) Accompany him on a stakeout.
(c) Loan him some money.
(d) Arrange security on the dock.

12. Who is the interim barrister defending Allison?
(a) Sir Ashley Morton.
(b) Sir James Burgoyne.
(c) Sir Leslie Hewitt.
(d) Sir Alex Sloane.

13. Who was the husband of the woman in #10?
(a) Jerome.
(b) Michael.
(c) Paul.
(d) Stephen.

14. Who are present when Chris Wheaton interviews Allison?
(a) Stone and Sir Leslie.
(b) Stone and Jim Forrester.
(c) Stone and Thomas.
(d) Stone and Sir Winston.

15. Why does Stone believe the press will be angry with Sir Winston?
(a) He has issued a gag order on people involved in the trial.
(b) He will not allow them in the courtroom.
(c) He has them followed by detectives.
(d) He had them flown off the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about Paul's medical report?

2. In addition to a dead body, what else is recovered from the plane crash?

3. Stone talks to a producer of which television show about doing a story on Allison?

4. Where had the woman in #52 been vacationing?

5. What does Stone learn about the Mannings during their time on the Canary Islands?

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