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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. Stone realizes that ________________ is actually Paul Manning.

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

3. The witness testifies that the insurance money was moved to an account ___________________.

4. What is Allison's punishment?

5. What is Allison's demeanor when Stone visits her in the jail the next day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How has Sir Leslie masterminded the trial and Allison's fake execution?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Stone learn about Libby Manning's mother, and how does he help the woman personally?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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