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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. Where does Allison stay until a press conference can be arranged?

2. What was Stone's former profession?

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

4. What awakens Stone and Allison while on the yacht?

5. Who arrives early at Allison's yacht one morning?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the investigator learn about Paul Manning which may indicate that he committed suicide?

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

6. Why does Allison have mixed feelings regarding Stone's payment to Libby?

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

8. Who is Arrington Carter and what is her relationship with Stone?

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

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

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 2

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 3

How does Woods use the literary technique of local color in "Dead in the Water"? What elements comprise local color? Give some examples of the local color in St. Marks establishments, in the characters, and in the events.

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