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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. Who is the Minister of Justice on the island?

2. Who is the owner of the bar that Stone visits?

3. Who does Stone talk to after breakfast in Chapter 14?

4. What happens as Allison is about to board the plane?

5. Who was the husband of the woman in #10?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Bob Cantor uncover regarding the Mannings' activities prior to leaving the Canary Islands?

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

7. What does Stone learn from Sir Leslie about the drastic punishment inflicted on guilty parties in St. Marks?

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

9. Who is Jim Forrester and how does Stone meet him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Sir Winston. 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 2

"Dead in the Water" is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book "Dead in the Water"? Cite an example to support your answer.

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