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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. Stone insists that Allison never _________________.
(a) give any more interviews.
(b) call on his business line.
(c) has any alcohol until the trial is over.
(d) meets with Sir Leslie alone again.

2. What does Allison give to Stone for his legal fees?
(a) Her townhouse in New York.
(b) $500,000.
(c) Her home in Bermuda.
(d) The yacht.

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

4. What does the plane's mechanic reveal when Stone goes to the airport to see him?
(a) He had seen Thomas at the airport hangar the night before the crash.
(b) Anyone could have had access to the plane and tools on the night before the crash.
(c) He lied in his testimony at the coroner's inquest.
(d) He hasn't had his license very long and could have made a mistake.

5. What is the verdict delivered in the case?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Hung jury.
(c) Not guilty.
(d) Innocent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allison do the night before the trial?

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

3. Why does Stone call Bill Eggers from the yacht?

4. Who refuses to visit with Allison even though she requests to see him?

5. What information does Arrington's faxed letter to Stone contain?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. What is Stone's life like after the trial and what revelation does he make that now makes sense?

(see the answer keys)

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