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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. Why do Stone and Sir Leslie only visit with Allison for an hour at the jail?
2. Who does Sir Leslie say will replace the prime minister?
3. When Stone cross-examines the Constabulary, he establishes that the diary ____________________.
4. When did the arrangement in #113 expire?
5. Who is Sir Winston's surprise witness?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Who is the man who shows up at the Shipwright's Arms and what does Stone find notable about him?
3. How is Sir Winston unsuccessful at undermining Stone with a surprise witness as the trial begins?
4. What does Stone learn about Libby Manning's mother, and how does he help the woman personally?
5. What is Stone's life like after the trial and what revelation does he make that now makes sense?
6. What does Stone learn about Paul and Libby's divorce decree?
7. What is Stone's perception of Allison's private meeting with Sir Leslie?
8. What does Sir Leslie gives Stone from Allison, and what does he ask of Stone?
9. Why is Allison packing and what close call does Stone help her avoid?
10. What is Jim Forrester's reaction when Stone suggests that Stendahl might actually be Paul Manning?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Allison. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Woods' writing style. How is he different from other writers of his time? What are some of his characteristic writing techniques? Identify some examples of his classic style in "Dead in the Water".
Essay Topic 3
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?
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