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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul Manning had been married before to a woman who lived in which U.S. state?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Maine.
(c) California.
(d) Florida.

2. What frustrates Stone about working with Sir Leslie?
(a) The lack of strategic planning.
(b) No attention to detail.
(c) Not enough investigation.
(d) The lack of funds to hire experts.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stone tell Allison to leave the island?

2. Stone's girlfriend decides to stay in New York to ______________________.

3. What event does Stone and Allison attend in Chapter 5?

4. What does Sir Leslie determine will be Stone's role in the trial?

5. Sir Winston says that Allison could have pushed her husband overboard while he was _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can Stone not represent Allison in her trial and why does Sir Leslie appear to be the perfect man for the job?

2. Who is Stone Barrington?

3. What are the terms of Allison's bail, and what are consequences if she should violate it?

4. What is Libby's fate when trying to leave the island and why does Stone not think Allison is behind the tragedy?

5. What is Chris Wheaton's opinion of Allison and how does she intend to portray Allison in the broadcast segment?

6. What does Stone learn about Paul Manning from his conversation with Bob Cantor?

7. What request does Sir Leslie make of the court regarding Stone?

8. What deal does Stone strike with Libby on Allison's behalf?

9. What does Bob Cantor uncover regarding the Mannings' activities prior to leaving the Canary Islands?

10. What is Stone's plan for putting some public pressure on Sir Winston regarding the case?

(see the answer keys)

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