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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 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.

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

3. What does Stone receive as he has breakfast with the person in #109?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A telegram.
(c) A fax.
(d) A newspaper.

4. What does Stone notice is missing from the Expansive in Chapter 41?
(a) The rubber dinghy.
(b) A case of champagne.
(c) The first aid kit.
(d) A missing spear.

5. The Constabulary also testifies that most fishing boats ___________________.
(a) are not built for speed.
(b) have a spear gun on board.
(c) do not have satellite phones.
(d) are painted white.

Short Answer Questions

1. The jury in the case consists of ______________ men.

2. The Constabulary testifies that there were multiple _______________ found on the Expansive.

3. What does Stone tell Libby's lawyer?

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

5. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the verdict in the coroner's inquest into the plane crash that killed Libby Manning?

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

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

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

5. How is Sir Winston unsuccessful at undermining Stone with a surprise witness as the trial begins?

6. What is the real reason the jury convicts Allison and what is her sentence?

7. What does Stone learn about Arrington who has still not shown up on the island?

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

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

10. 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?

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