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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 does Sir Leslie determine will be Stone's role in the trial?

2. Stone feels that he has successfully ruled out __________________ in the case.

3. Who is the attorney who will represent Allison?

4. Who is on the yacht that Stone watches come into the harbor?

5. Who is not mentioned in Paul's will?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Stone Barrington?

3. What is Stone's plan for putting some public pressure on Sir Winston regarding the case?

4. Who is Thomas and what is he able to tell Stone about the yacht in the harbor and its passengers?

5. Who is Libby Manning and what is her possible impact on Allison's trial?

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

7. Why can Stone not represent Allison in her trial and why does Sir Leslie appear to be the perfect man for the job?

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

9. What is Allison's story regarding her husband's death?

10. What happens to the reporters who have come to the island to cover Allison's trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Jim Forrester. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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