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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. How much was the value of Paul Manning's life insurance policy?

2. Sir Winston asks Allison about her husband's ________________.

3. Which of the following will NOT occur if Allison tries to leave St. Marks?

4. What are the conditions of Allison's bail?

5. What does Hilary Kramer believe about Allison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Allison Manning and how does Stone come in contact with her?

2. Who is Hilary Kramer and what is her role in the story?

3. What request does Sir Leslie make of the court regarding Stone?

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

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

6. What is Chris Wheaton's opinion of Allison and how does she intend to portray Allison in the broadcast segment?

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

8. Who is Chris Wheaton and what is her role in the peripheral trial activities?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Suspicion takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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