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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 Wolf's mood on New Year's Eve?

2. How long does Wolf spend at home alone?

3. What identifying mark did the person have on his/her body?

4. Who does Eagle take to a party?

5. Which of the following is not one of the sisters?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Wolf find when he arrives at Mark's house?

5. Discuss the next scene involving Eagle, Wolf, and Spider.

6. What request does Eagle make of Barbara?

7. Who is Russell Norris? What is his part in the case?

8. Why is Eagle fairly confident about Wolf's case?

9. What part of Julia's plan went awry?

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

Wolf tells Eagle about his marriage to Maggie and the accident that killed her and the baby. Discuss the accident. How is it possible that Wolf has no recollection of the accident or of the deaths? What could have caused Wolf's memory loss? Do you think Wolf was drugged? Can amnesia be induced by trauma? Explain. Did the police believe Wolf's claims? How does the story of Maggie's death tie in to the triple murder case? Is there anything that can bring back Wolf's memory?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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