2. Stone's two witnesses in the case are Allison and __________________.
(a) Marcus Gerard.
(b) Seth Godown.
(c) Tania Mowry.
(d) Jim Forrester.

3. What is the name of the yacht which Allison has chartered to take her out of St. Marks?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Renegade.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Race.

4. What does Allison do during Stone's practice questioning?
(a) Vomits.
(b) Leaves the room.
(c) Faints.
(d) Fakes a tearful breakdown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the content of a fax which Stone receives from Arrington?

2. How does Allison appear as she gives her testimony?

3. The mechanic of the plane in which Libby died testifies that the crash could have been caused by what?

4. What does Stone tell Libby's lawyer?

5. What does Allison give to Stone for his legal fees?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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