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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. With whom does Stone go to lunch in Chapter 53?
(a) Jim.
(b) Allison.
(c) Sir Leslie.
(d) Thomas.

2. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.
(a) Jim.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Sir Leslie.

3. The mechanic of the plane in which Libby died testifies that the crash could have been caused by what?
(a) A leaking fuel line.
(b) Mechanical failure.
(c) Inclement weather.
(d) Pilot error.

4. Who does Thomas think the man in #139 is?
(a) A cop.
(b) A minister.
(c) A reporter.
(d) A pilot.

5. Why does Sir Winston say he wants to see Stone?
(a) For a social visit.
(b) For a budget meeting.
(c) For a press conference.
(d) For a pretrial meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Stone and Sir Leslie only visit with Allison for an hour at the jail?

2. What does Stone consider buying with some of the money from the sale of the yacht?

3. During cross-examination, Stone establishes that _____________________.

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

5. Stone's two witnesses in the case are Allison and __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes Stone's perspective on Allison's use of a spear gun to kill her husband?

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

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

4. According to Sir Leslie, what is Sir Winston willing to do in order to get the prime minister's position?

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

6. What is the purpose of Sir Winston's having Stone forcefully brought to him for a meeting?

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

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

9. What does Stone learn about Paul and Libby's divorce decree?

10. Who is the man who shows up at the Shipwright's Arms and what does Stone find notable about him?

(see the answer keys)

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