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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. Eagle believes the third murder victim is ______.

2. What do Barbara and Julia have in common?

3. Where does Willet plan to go before calling the police?

4. What is the name of the character's new wife?

5. What is the name of the restaurant patronized by Willet and Deering?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two main settings used in the story?

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

3. What does Shea find so strange about the accident?

4. Examine the first scene in which the reader meets Willet.

5. Where does Willet land the plane? What disturbing fact does Willet realize when speaking to the mechanic?

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

7. What does Wolf do even though it is breaking the law? Why does Wolf do it?

8. Where does Willet go when he leaves the house? What mishap occurs?

9. What is the conversation between Jane and Wolf during dinner?

10. Discuss the story of Willet and his first wife, Maggie. How did Maggie die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write your own murder mystery based on SANTA FE RULES. Use Ed Eagle as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

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