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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. Who does Harry meet with at Parker Center before his first press conference?

2. Why does Harry want Elias' stolen wallet and watch to be called in to the front desk?

3. What role does Captain Garwood play in the Robbery Homicide Department?

4. How is Stacey Kincaid related to a well-known Los Angeles car salesman?

5. How does Harry get into Elias' apartment before he has a search warrant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry see on the walls of the Elias' house the first time he visits?

2. What makes Harry uneasy about the Howard Elias murder scene?

3. When Harry first looks at the Elias crime scene, what evidence is there against the police?

4. What worries Harry about the special master appointed to check Elias' case files?

5. How is Elias' body identified?

6. During Harry's first press conference, what does he learn about the Elias case?

7. Why does Harry fear investigating his fellow police officers in the Elias case?

8. What instructions does Harry give Edgar before he searches Elias' apartment?

9. While searching Elias' desk, what things does Harry find?

10. Why does Harry call a casino while searching Elias' apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the setting of this novel. What makes Los Angeles an effective setting? Would a rural setting work also? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 2

Police corruption is a major theme in "Angels Flight". Describe how this novel provides a commentary on police corruption. Consider the roles of the characters and the press, along with the way the cases develop.

Essay Topic 3

What role does Sheehan play in "Angels Flight"? How would you describe his character? How does he help and hinder the plot?

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