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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. What is Sir Winston's hypothesis about Allison's case?
(a) She no longer wanted him since he got sick.
(b) She and her husband had grown to hate each other.
(c) She was a golddigger.
(d) She loved her husband very much.

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

3. Who is not mentioned in Paul's will?
(a) Allison.
(b) Libby.
(c) Seth.
(d) Eva.

4. What event does Stone and Allison attend in Chapter 5?
(a) An autopsy.
(b) An inquest.
(c) A ball.
(d) A cocktail party.

5. Who is the pilot of the plane that will take Libby to Antigua?
(a) Buck.
(b) Ted.
(c) Mike.
(d) Chester.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stone is staying in a rented room at ____________________.

2. Stone calls Cantor and leaves a message for him to _____________________.

3. What does the man in #37 ask the judge immediately in the courtroom?

4. Who is the investigator who Stone calls to come to the islands and investigate the case?

5. What item of Paul's is found on board the yacht?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sir Winston insinuate about Allison's role in her husband's death at the coroner's inquest?

2. What does the investigator learn about Paul Manning which may indicate that he committed suicide?

3. Who is Libby Manning and what is her possible impact on Allison's trial?

4. Why is Sir Winston, the Minister of Justice, so interested in Allison's case?

5. How does Stone manage the media and press conference for Allison?

6. Who is Thomas and what is he able to tell Stone about the yacht in the harbor and its passengers?

7. Why does Jim Forrester want to be present when Allison gives an interview to the reporter from 60 Minutes?

8. Why is Allison unable to elude the police as she tries to escape from the island?

9. Who is Chris Wheaton and what is her role in the peripheral trial activities?

10. What does Bob Cantor find out about Paul Manning's financial situation and why does Stone negate Bob's assertions that Paul may have killed himself?

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