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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. Eagle sends the man on a mission to which location?

2. The court states that Willet was seen in which of the following locations?

3. How much is Willet's bail?

4. What item does Wolf retrieve from the closet?

5. At what time does Wolf arrive at home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Discuss the conversation between Jane and Wolf regarding Mark's death.

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Barbara and Ed. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How could Barbara's criminal past affect the relationship? Discuss the scene in which Ed first meets Barbara. What is Ed's reaction? Is it a normal reaction or unusual for the attorney? Is Ed's interest in Barbara legal? Is it ethical? Could the relationship between Ed and Barbara cause a conflict of interest in Wolf's case? Explain.

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