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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. Who is lying next to Stone when he awakens the next morning?

2. Why does Stendahl want to see Allison convicted of murder?

3. The mechanic of the plane in which Libby died testifies that the crash could have been caused by what?

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

5. How does Allison appear as she gives her testimony?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Sir Leslie, what is Sir Winston willing to do in order to get the prime minister's position?

3. What is Stone's life like after the trial and what revelation does he make that now makes sense?

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

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

6. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

7. How are Stone and Allison at odds regarding Allison's obligations to Libby's family after Libby's death?

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

9. What does Stone learn about Paul and Libby's divorce decree?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"Dead in the Water" is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Woods uses more than one instance of irony in the story. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story, and note why they are examples of irony.

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