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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. With whom does Stone go to lunch in Chapter 53?

2. What does the plane's mechanic reveal when Stone goes to the airport to see him?

3. Who helps Stone release the yacht so that Stone can get away?

4. Who does Stone ask to speak to Stendahl for him?

5. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the spear gun and the missing spear that Stone comes across?

2. What does Sir Leslie gives Stone from Allison, and what does he ask of Stone?

3. Why is Allison packing and what close call does Stone help her avoid?

4. Who is Frank Stendahl and how is his testimony damning for Allison?

5. What is the real reason the jury convicts Allison and what is her sentence?

6. How does Stone insure that Allison has an alibi for her whereabouts when the Race pulls out of the harbor?

7. What assertions is Stone able to make regarding Paul Manning's health as a possible cause of death and the reason why Stendahl would like to see Allison convicted?

8. Describe the events leading up to Allison's execution, and how the various characters react.

9. What changes Stone's perspective on Allison's use of a spear gun to kill her husband?

10. How is Sir Winston unsuccessful at undermining Stone with a surprise witness as the trial begins?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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