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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 learned about the new wife?

2. Who does Wolf see at a local restaurant?

3. Which character is plagued with loneliness?

4. Shea suggests that Willet call a _____.

5. In addition to Santa Fe this person also owns a home in which city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wolf do even though it is breaking the law? Why does Wolf do it?

2. How long does it take Willet to finish the project? Who works alongside Willet at this time?

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

4. Discuss the story of Willet and his first wife, Maggie. How did Maggie die?

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

6. Explain the exchange between Wolf and Spider.

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

8. Examine the first scene in which the reader meets Willet.

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

10. What does Willet learn when he reads Tinney's will? What is the big surprise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Woods uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Woods' mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on SANTA FE RULES. Use Ed Eagle as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Wolf meets Spider in jail. Explain the scene in which the men meet. Who is approached? What is the context of the first conversation? How do the men realize Spider has useful information? What kind of information does Spider have? How can it help Wolf? Is it coincidental that Spider has this information or does it seem a little too convenient? How did Spider get the information? Is it reliable? How does Spider help in the future? Also discuss Spider's criminal past and why Wolf chooses to trust him.

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