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

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

3. What is Stone's profession?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Executive.
(c) Publisher.
(d) Realtor.

4. Who is the reporter from 60 Minutes?
(a) Ellen Zimmer.
(b) Maggie Barth.
(c) Chris Wheaton.
(d) Cecily Grammer.

5. What does Stone offer the woman in #10?
(a) Legal advice.
(b) Car.
(c) Money.
(d) Plane ticket.

Short Answer Questions

1. On St. Marks, anyone convicted of a crime is often _____________________.

2. What does the man in #8 tell Stone about the yacht's passenger(s)?

3. Who is the interim barrister defending Allison?

4. What awakens Stone and Allison while on the yacht?

5. Stone tells Libby that Allison will pay her __________________ if she will sign a contract promising not to make any more claims against Paul's estate.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Arrington Carter and what is her relationship with Stone?

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. What two possibilities for a faked death exist as revealed by Bob Cantor and what is Stone's opinion of these?

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