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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 notice as he leave's Allison's yacht?
(a) Sir Leslie driving up in his car.
(b) A new yacht in the harbor.
(c) A speed boat driving recklessly.
(d) A storm moving in.

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

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

4. What does Stone tell the person about in #109?
(a) Sir Leslie's trial strategy.
(b) Libby's lawsuit.
(c) The rubber dinghy.
(d) The plane crash.

5. What is Allison's punishment?
(a) She is hanged.
(b) She gets 15 years in prison.
(c) She is exiled from the island.
(d) She gets life in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Allison's demeanor when Stone goes over testimony with her?

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

3. The witness testifies that the insurance money was moved to an account ___________________.

4. Why does Stendahl want to see Allison convicted of murder?

5. While on the stand, how does Allison describe her early marriage to Paul?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Stone's perception of Allison's private meeting with Sir Leslie?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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