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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 name of Jack's former assistant?

2. What is the name of Willet's partner?

3. Wolf is scheduled to go to a(n) ______ the next morning.

4. What is Shea's first name?

5. On what road did the car accident occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Willet's first step after meeting with Eagle?

2. What does Willet do in order to alleviate his loneliness?

3. What is the purpose of Barbara Kennerly's appearance at Eagle's office?

4. Willet returns home and immediately goes to see which person? What is learned during the visit?

5. Who is the main character in the story? What is the man's profession?

6. Why is Eagle annoyed with Willet at the party? What are Eagle's instructions to Willet?

7. What is Eagle's perception of Barbara? What does Eagle do next?

8. What are Willet's plans at this point?

9. What shocking news does Willet receive when he reads the newspaper in his hotel room?

10. Who is Jackson Tinney? What is his relationship to Willet?

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

Reputation is a touchy subject in places like Santa Fe and Los Angeles, particularly for Wolf Willet. Examine Wolf's reputation and its importance. Why is Wolf's reputation important in Los Angeles? Why is it important in Santa Fe? Why does Willet insist on finishing the film before anyone finds out about the murders? How could Willet's arrest affect his career? Is there anything Willet could do to reduce the amount of gossip or speculation about his part in the murders? What could be done in the area of damage control? How could Eagle help in this area? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Wolf disobeys the court order and takes Jane on his private plane. Where does the couple go? Why does Wolf disobey the court order? What is in the court order? Does Jane know that Wolf is breaking the law? If so, what does she say? If not, how do you think she would react if she found out? Why is it so important for Wolf to take the trip? What might happen if Wolf gets caught? Does Eagle know about the trip? Explain.

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