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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stone and Allison discuss whether or not Allison will be responsible for ___________________________.
(a) estate taxes.
(b) expert fees.
(c) the contract with Libby.
(d) legal fees.

2. To whom does Stone give $400,000 from the sale of the yacht?
(a) Arrington.
(b) His son.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) Libby's mother.

3. Why does Sir Winston say he wants to see Stone?
(a) For a press conference.
(b) For a budget meeting.
(c) For a pretrial meeting.
(d) For a social visit.

4. Why does Stone call Bill Eggers from the yacht?
(a) To have him arrange a media blitz.
(b) To ask for his help in writing an appeal.
(c) To have him wire some money.
(d) To come to the island right away.

5. What does the man in #139 say his profession is?
(a) Insurance salesman.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Professor.
(d) Private detective.

6. While on the stand, how does Allison describe her early marriage to Paul?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Lean years.
(d) Constant negotiations.

7. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?
(a) Frank Stendahl.
(b) Hilary Kramer.
(c) Jim Forrester.
(d) Phil Gerard.

8. What does Stone tell the person about in #109?
(a) The rubber dinghy.
(b) Libby's lawsuit.
(c) The plane crash.
(d) Sir Leslie's trial strategy.

9. With whom does Stone go to lunch in Chapter 53?
(a) Sir Leslie.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Jim.
(d) Allison.

10. Sir Leslie makes his opening remarks, pointing out that ________________________.
(a) Paul Manning committed suicide.
(b) Allison was a devoted wife.
(c) there is no proof that Paul Manning is dead.
(d) Allison had no motive to kill her husband.

11. What does Allison do the night before the trial?
(a) Attempts to bribe Sir Winston.
(b) Cooks dinner for Stone.
(c) Has a nervous breakdown.
(d) Escapes from the island.

12. What does Sir Winston accuse Stone of?
(a) Compromising evidence.
(b) Bribing a witness.
(c) Killing Paul Manning.
(d) Sleeping with Allison.

13. The jury convicts Allison based on ___________________.
(a) media coverage.
(b) personal fear of Sir Winston.
(c) personal prejudice.
(d) evidence.

14. Who helps Stone release the yacht so that Stone can get away?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Jim.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Sam.

15. During cross-examination, Stone establishes that _____________________.
(a) Jim Forrester killed Paul Manning.
(b) Paul Manning could have died of a heart attack.
(c) Allison is not Paul Manning's widow.
(d) Paul Manning is still alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constabulary also testifies that most fishing boats ___________________.

2. For how many years was Paul required to make alimony payments to Libby?

3. Who is the new man who Stone meets at the bar at the Shipwright's Arms?

4. Who is lying next to Stone when he awakens the next morning?

5. What is Allison's demeanor when Stone goes over testimony with her?

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