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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. Wolf ponders the last conversation he had with _____.

2. What does Wolf think about in the night?

3. Roughly how much money is missing from Wolf's accounts?

4. Who is forced into giving up information against company policy?

5. What is the profession of the next potential lead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What request does Eagle make of Barbara?

2. Explain Eagle's plans for New Year's Eve.

3. Explain Wolf's state of mind on New Year's Eve.

4. What does Eagle ask Wolf to do next? What is the purpose?

5. Explain the scene at the police station between Eagle and Carreras.

6. Eagle calls Wolf with important and disturbing news. What is the news?

7. Who does Eagle hire in chapter 40? What is the job responsibility for the new employee?

8. What surprises Eagle about the court documents?

9. What happens after Wolf turns himself in for the second time?

10. What does Wolf do on New Year's Day?

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

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

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Miriam aka Julia. Discuss Julia's past history in regards to psychiatric issues and illegal activity. What would a psychiatrist say about Julia's selfishness and continuous string of schemes? Is Julia mentally ill? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Julia have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

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