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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. The doctor refuses to share ____ with Willet.

2. What was the name of Willet's first wife?

3. Willet takes Jane to dinner at the home of the Duke and Duchess of ______.

4. Who is supposed to meet Wolf but arrives late?

5. What is the name of Willet's Santa Fe house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where does Willet first see Barbara? What is Willet's reaction?

4. What does Willet do when the film is finished?

5. Who greets Willet at Wilderness Gate upon his return? What is Willet's response?

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

7. Discuss the arrival of Jane in Santa Fe.

8. What does Willet learn when he reads Tinney's will? What is the big surprise?

9. Explain the exchange between Wolf and Spider.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Miriam aka Julia. What types of things would Julia be most proud of in regards to her criminal activity? Would the memoir include details of her relationships with her victims? How might Julia describe how she felt before, during and after each murder? Was Julia surprised that her plans were thwarted? How do you think Julia felt when she learned about the transfer of the money to and from the bank in Mexico? Did Julia have any remorse for her actions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Eagle becomes angry with Wolf when he attends the party with Jane. Explain Eagle's reaction. Why is Eagle upset? Has Wolf been banned from the event? Who approaches Eagle regarding Wolf's attendance? Is it Eagle's fault Wolf went to the party? What has Wolf allegedly done wrong? Do you agree or disagree with the judgment? What does Eagle order Wolf to do as soon as possible? Why? Do you think Wolf's actions will affect his case in any way? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the case presented by the district attorney. What is the judge's reaction to the testimony? What is Eagle's reaction? Are there any surprises? What is Eagle's opinion of the prosecutor's charges? What does Eagle say to Wolf? What is Eagle's argument for bail? Who wins the first round? Is Eagle concerned about the district attorney's case? Explain. What is the next step for the district attorney? How does Eagle react? Where does the case go from this point?

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