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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. On what road did the car accident occur?

2. What caused the end of the marriage?

3. Which is not part of the Four Corners?

4. Willet is asked about his frequent _____.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the relationship between Eagle and Barbara.

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the meeting between Eagle and Shea. What does Eagle learn?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miriam aka Julia steals a great deal of money from Wolf. How much money is stolen by Julia? How does she do it? When does she do it? What is the reason for the theft? Who discovers the theft? Where is the money? How can Wolf get the money back? What does the theft tell you about Julia? Does the theft make sense given Barbara's description of her sister? Explain. Who intervenes in the case of the stolen funds? What happens to the money in the end? What would you do in Wolf's position? How did the transfer of the funds compromise Julia's plan?

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

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.

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