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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 are the conditions of Allison's bail?

2. Why can Stone not defend Allison in her trial?

3. What does the man in #37 ask the judge immediately in the courtroom?

4. What is waiting for Stone when he returns to the bar?

5. Stone calls Cantor and leaves a message for him to _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Bob Cantor find out about Paul Manning's financial situation and why does Stone negate Bob's assertions that Paul may have killed himself?

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

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

10. What does Stone learn about Paul Manning from his conversation with Bob Cantor?

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

Woods is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Woods' use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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