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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 does Eagle order Willet to do?

2. Before moving to Santa Fe Carreras worked in which other southwestern city?

3. What happens to the friend before Willet can arrive?

4. The interviewee refers to what event?

5. What about Willet's relationship with Tinney is called into evidence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Wolf's plans for Christmas night?

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

3. What is discovered about the fax requesting the money transfer? Who is cast as a new suspect?

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

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

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

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

8. What request does Eagle make of Barbara?

9. Explain the relationship between the women and the tattoos. Why are the tattoos important?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Three bodies are discovered in the guest bedroom at Wilderness Gate. Describe the scene. What do you think happened at the house? Why? How are the bodies disposed of and by whom? Who finds the bodies? What do you think the dog is trying to tell Wolf? Why does Wolf ignore the dog? How does the dog know something is wrong in that part of the house? What might have happened if Wolf had investigated? What is the initial opinion of the police?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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