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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sir Winston's hypothesis about Allison's case?

2. Why does Stone return to Allison's yacht in Chapter 17?

3. Where do the police say they are taking the media when they load them onto a bus?

4. Paul Manning had to replace the item in #75 by ordering one from which city?

5. Allison refuses to leave the island without her briefcase and ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim Forrester want to be present when Allison gives an interview to the reporter from 60 Minutes?

2. Why does Stone use Paul Manning's medical report in the coroner's inquest?

3. What does Stone learn about Libby from Allison and why is he concerned that she has shown up?

4. What deal does Stone strike with Libby on Allison's behalf?

5. How does Stone manage the media and press conference for Allison?

6. What are the terms of Allison's bail, and what are consequences if she should violate it?

7. Why is Allison unable to elude the police as she tries to escape from the island?

8. What is Libby's fate when trying to leave the island and why does Stone not think Allison is behind the tragedy?

9. What is the message of the fax which Stone receives from Arrington?

10. What two possibilities for a faked death exist as revealed by Bob Cantor and what is Stone's opinion of these?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Woods use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is, and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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