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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. Why can Stone not defend Allison in her trial?
(a) He is in love with her and it would be a conflict.
(b) He has to go back to the States and cannot commit.
(c) He is not a criminal attorney.
(d) He is not English or admitted to the English bar association.

2. What is notable about Paul's medical report?
(a) He had Cancer.
(b) He had Diabetes.
(c) He had joint problems.
(d) He was prime for a heart attack.

3. What is the name of the tropical island where Stone is vacationing?
(a) St. Marks.
(b) St. Barts.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. Croix.

4. On St. Marks, anyone convicted of a crime is often _____________________.
(a) exiled.
(b) hanged within days.
(c) imprisoned for life.
(d) exonerated.

5. Stone's girlfriend decides to stay in New York to ______________________.
(a) look for a new job.
(b) take care of a sick friend.
(c) meet her work deadline.
(d) continue her interviews with Vance Calder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thomas has many brothers who have what kind of job?

2. Who is the reporter who wants to interview Allison?

3. Who is the owner of the bar that Stone visits?

4. Why does Stone call his secretary?

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

2. Who is Stone Barrington?

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

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

5. What does Stone learn about Libby from Allison and why is he concerned that she has shown up?

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

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

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

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

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

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