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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 does Allison do the night before the trial?
(a) Attempts to bribe Sir Winston.
(b) Escapes from the island.
(c) Cooks dinner for Stone.
(d) Has a nervous breakdown.

2. How does Sir Winston treat Allison when she is on the stand?
(a) He praises her.
(b) He compliments her.
(c) He berates her.
(d) He chastises her.

3. What does Stone notice as he leave's Allison's yacht?
(a) A storm moving in.
(b) A speed boat driving recklessly.
(c) Sir Leslie driving up in his car.
(d) A new yacht in the harbor.

4. Why does Stendahl want to see Allison convicted of murder?
(a) She tried to de-fraud his company.
(b) So his company can recover the money.
(c) Paul Manning is his step-brother.
(d) She refused to have an affair with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allison do during Stone's practice questioning?

2. Jim Forrester testifies that the Mannings had ______________________.

3. The jury convicts Allison based on ___________________.

4. Who does Stone meet with for breakfast in Chapter 30?

5. What does Stone tell the person about in #109?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sir Leslie gives Stone from Allison, and what does he ask of Stone?

2. How does Stone insure that Allison has an alibi for her whereabouts when the Race pulls out of the harbor?

3. What assertions is Stone able to make regarding Paul Manning's health as a possible cause of death and the reason why Stendahl would like to see Allison convicted?

4. What is Jim Forrester's reaction when Stone suggests that Stendahl might actually be Paul Manning?

5. How are Stone and Allison at odds regarding Allison's obligations to Libby's family after Libby's death?

6. What does Stone learn about Libby Manning's mother, and how does he help the woman personally?

7. Describe Jim Forrester's testimony at the trial.

8. Describe the events leading up to Allison's execution, and how the various characters react.

9. Why is Allison packing and what close call does Stone help her avoid?

10. How has Sir Leslie masterminded the trial and Allison's fake execution?

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