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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 interviewee refers to what event?

2. What is Willet ordered to do?

3. Eagle asks Wolf for which of the following?

4. Who will become Wolf's new partner?

5. What is unusual about the item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cupie find at the paper maker's place?

2. What is Julia's explanation of the night of the murders?

3. Why does Wolf claim not to know Grafton? What is the relationship between Wolf and James Grafton?

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

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

6. What is the context of the conversation between Eagle and Wolf?

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

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

9. Why does Spider want to meet with Wolf? What does Wolf learn during the conversation?

10. What does Barbara attempt to tell Eagle and Wolf? Why is Barbara at Wolf's house?

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

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 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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