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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 Stone meet with for breakfast in Chapter 30?

3. What is the profession of the person in #148?

4. What does Allison do the night before the trial?

5. The Constabulary testifies that there were multiple _______________ found on the Expansive.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Allison's demeanor during her testimony.

5. What is the purpose of Sir Winston's having Stone forcefully brought to him for a meeting?

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

7. What is the verdict in the coroner's inquest into the plane crash that killed Libby Manning?

8. What is Stone's perception of Allison's private meeting with Sir Leslie?

9. Who is the man who shows up at the Shipwright's Arms and what does Stone find notable about him?

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

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

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.

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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