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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 the funeral director?

2. What type of car does Willet drive?

3. Who is desperately trying to get the man's attention during breakfast?

4. Who does Wolf meets for drinks later that day?

5. Where does Willet find a stranger?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the relationship between Eagle and Barbara.

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

4. Explain the exchange between Wolf and Spider.

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

6. What is the purpose of Eagle's trip to the Women's Correctional Facility in Poughkeepsie? Who does Eagle meet?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several people mentioned early in the text regarding the movie business in Los Angeles. They include Wolf Willet, Jack Tinney and Hal Berger. Compare and contrast the three characters in reference to their personal and professional interests as well as their interest in the success of the partnership. Who stands to benefit the most? 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

Explain the scene in which Barbara shoots Julia. Why does Barbara shoot her sister? Are there any alternatives? What are the men doing at this point? What do you think will happen with Monica? What will Ed tell the police about the scene? Do you think Ed will defend Barbara in Julia's death? Was Julia's death murder or self-defense? What do you think will happen to Barbara? Will the punishment be just?

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