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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 Stone consider buying with some of the money from the sale of the yacht?
(a) A chalet in Aspen.
(b) A house in Bermuda.
(c) A plane.
(d) An island.

2. When did the arrangement in #113 expire?
(a) Three weeks ago.
(b) Six months ago.
(c) A week ago.
(d) A year ago.

3. During cross-examination, Stone establishes that _____________________.
(a) Jim Forrester killed Paul Manning.
(b) Paul Manning could have died of a heart attack.
(c) Paul Manning is still alive.
(d) Allison is not Paul Manning's widow.

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

5. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?
(a) Hilary Kramer.
(b) Jim Forrester.
(c) Phil Gerard.
(d) Frank Stendahl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What issue does Sir Leslie raise that casts doubt in the prosecution's case?

2. Why does Sir Winston say he wants to see Stone?

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

4. Who is having lunch with Sir Leslie when Stone goes to Sir Leslie's house?

5. What reason does Allison give Stone for not using the satellite phone to call for help when Paul died?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Frank Stendahl and how is his testimony damning for Allison?

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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