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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 Stone go to the yacht to look for?

2. What item of Paul's is found on board the yacht?

3. What happened to the husband on board the ship?

4. What is Stone's profession?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is so disconcerting about Jim Forrester's story?

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

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

5. Who is Stone Barrington?

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

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

8. What does Sir Winston insinuate about Allison's role in her husband's death at the coroner's inquest?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Stone. 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?

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