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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. What is the shape of the tattoo shared by the women?

2. Who is forced into giving up information against company policy?

3. Eagle asks Barbara about the whereabouts of which of the following:

4. Willet invites which character to Christmas dinner?

5. How long does Wolf spend at home alone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cupie find at the paper maker's place?

2. Why does Wolf claim not to know Grafton? What is the relationship between Wolf and James Grafton?

3. Eagle calls Wolf with important and disturbing news. What is the news?

4. What is Julia's explanation of the night of the murders?

5. What part of Julia's plan went awry?

6. What news does Wolf receive on New Year's Eve?

7. What is the context of the conversation between Eagle and Wolf?

8. What are Wolf's plans for Christmas night?

9. What does Barbara attempt to tell Eagle and Wolf? Why is Barbara at Wolf's house?

10. Discuss the next scene involving Eagle, Wolf, and Spider.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Woods uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Woods' mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's use of Santa Fe for the setting in the Ed Eagle series. Why do you think Woods chose New Mexico? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Santa Fe? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Eagle and the rest of the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Ed Eagle is a no nonsense attorney in Santa Fe. Examine Eagle's career. Why do you think Shea recommends Eagle? Does Wolf have any knowledge of criminal law? Do Eagle and Shea know each other? If so, how? Write a complete character description of Ed Eagle. Include physical descriptions and other information gleaned from the text.

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