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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. Wolf begins to wonder if Grafton's murder involved which of the following:

2. Willet invites which character to Christmas dinner?

3. Willet states that he knew the friend by another name. What is the other name?

4. Most of the case against Willet is based on the testimony of which of the following:

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What causes the sheriff to rule out Wolf as a suspect in Mark's murder?

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

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

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

7. Explain Eagle's plans for New Year's Eve.

8. What news does Wolf receive on New Year's Eve?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the author's use of Santa Fe for the setting in the Ed Eagle series. Why do you think Woods chose New Mexico? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Santa Fe? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Eagle and the rest of the characters? Explain.

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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