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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. How does Sheehan feel about the Elias case?

2. During his investigation, what does Harry discover about how Elias felt about winning the Black Warrior case?

3. Why does Mrs. Kincaid say Sam and D.C. Richter killed Stacey?

4. Why does Harry call Garwood after reviewing Chastain's subpoena?

5. When Harry meets with Irving and Lindell in Chapter 27, what can he hear through his window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry learn from meeting with Elias' staff in Chapter 16?

2. What happens after Harry picks up Chastain for his role in the Elias murder?

3. In Chapter 17, what does Entrenkin tell Harry about the Black Warrior case?

4. What does Sheehan tell Harry about the Black Warrior case when they meet for drinks?

5. What does Harry warn the FBI about the Elias case?

6. Why does Sheehan become a suspect in the Elias case for a second time?

7. What do Harry and Edgar learn about the car wash subpoena when they visit the car wash?

8. In Chapter 27, what does Harry tell Irving and Lindell?

9. What does Harry think Elias was assuming about Harris' fingerprints on Stacey Kincaid's notebook?

10. How does Garwood describe Chastain's role in the Black Warrior case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elias' murder begins a riot rooted in race issues. How does race motivate the characters in this novel? In what ways is race a character itself? What lesson is learned?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Harry to another police officer in the novel. Keep in mind their motives, methods, emotions, and impact on their community.

Essay Topic 3

How is Michael Harris' character created to be sympathetic even though he is a criminal? What does an examination of Harris' character do for the reader?

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