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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. Who does Stone ask to speak to Stendahl for him?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Jim Forrester.
(c) Hilary.
(d) Allison.

2. What is Allison's demeanor when Stone goes over testimony with her?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Tentative.
(c) Focused.
(d) Angry.

3. The jury in the coroner's inquest rules Libby's death to be ______________________.
(a) death by misadventure.
(b) homicide.
(c) foul play.
(d) suicide.

4. Who is the new man who Stone meets at the bar at the Shipwright's Arms?
(a) Eddie Gleason.
(b) Frank Stendahl.
(c) Bryce Garrison.
(d) Paul Lieberman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Constabulary also testifies that most fishing boats ___________________.

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

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

4. What does Stone consider buying with some of the money from the sale of the yacht?

5. What does the man in #139 say his profession is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

9. According to Sir Leslie, what is Sir Winston willing to do in order to get the prime minister's position?

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

(see the answer keys)

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