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

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

3. What does the man in #139 say his profession is?
(a) Private detective.
(b) Professor.
(c) Insurance salesman.
(d) Attorney.

4. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.
(a) Eddie.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Sir Leslie.
(d) Jim.

5. Why does Stone call Bill Eggers from the yacht?
(a) To have him arrange a media blitz.
(b) To ask for his help in writing an appeal.
(c) To come to the island right away.
(d) To have him wire some money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jim Forrester testifies that the Mannings had ______________________.

2. Who does Thomas think the man in #139 is?

3. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?

4. What news does Cantor give Stone regarding Libby Manning?

5. Who is the Constabulary who Sir Winston calls to testify?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the verdict in the coroner's inquest into the plane crash that killed Libby Manning?

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

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

9. What is the significance of the spear gun and the missing spear that Stone comes across?

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

(see the answer keys)

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