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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Stone cross-examines the Constabulary, he establishes that the diary ____________________.
(a) was securely locked in a drawer.
(b) was written in the third-person point of view.
(c) was lying out on a bedside table.
(d) actually belonged to Libby.

2. Why does Stone contact Bill Eggers again?
(a) To issue a notice about the execution.
(b) To make housing arrangements in Antigua.
(c) To wire him some money.
(d) To make travel arrangements for his trip back to the U.S.

3. What is the profession of the person in #148?
(a) Ship's captain.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Cop.
(d) Insurance investigator.

4. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.
(a) Eddie.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Sir Leslie.
(d) Jim.

5. Stone instructs Allison to call the yacht broker to have the new yacht moved to _________________.
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) Mission Bay.
(c) Guadeloupe.
(d) Aruba.

6. What does Allison do during Stone's practice questioning?
(a) Leaves the room.
(b) Fakes a tearful breakdown.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Faints.

7. The jury in the coroner's inquest rules Libby's death to be ______________________.
(a) suicide.
(b) foul play.
(c) death by misadventure.
(d) homicide.

8. For how many years was Paul required to make alimony payments to Libby?
(a) 15.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

9. Who comes to the Shipwright's Arms looking for Stone?
(a) Cantor.
(b) Two cops.
(c) Sir Leslie.
(d) Jim.

10. Who does Stone ask to speak to Stendahl for him?
(a) Jim Forrester.
(b) Hilary.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Allison.

11. What does Stone notice is missing from the Expansive in Chapter 41?
(a) The rubber dinghy.
(b) A case of champagne.
(c) The first aid kit.
(d) A missing spear.

12. Why do Stone and Sir Leslie only visit with Allison for an hour at the jail?
(a) The priest wants time alone with her.
(b) Allison asks them to leave.
(c) The judge calls an emergency hearing.
(d) They have to make phone calls regarding the appeals.

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

14. What does Stone tell Libby's lawyer?
(a) He tells her about Libby's death.
(b) He needs to hire him for some research work.
(c) He tells him about the money Allison paid Libby.
(d) He tells him that he needs his help in Allison's case.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir Winston say he wants to see Stone?

2. Who is having lunch with Sir Leslie when Stone goes to Sir Leslie's house?

3. Stone and Allison discuss whether or not Allison will be responsible for ___________________________.

4. The Constabulary testifies that there were multiple _______________ found on the Expansive.

5. What is Allison's punishment?

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