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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 characters are present for the hypnotism?

2. With Buddy's help, what does Terry discover about Cordell's truck?

3. Who is very reluctant to speak with Terry?

4. What does Terry bring to Arrango and Walters as a bribe?

5. Where does Terry live and why?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you classify Blood Work by Micheal Connelly and how does the plot of the novel extend?

2. Why does Terry call this person to get more information regarding the James Cordell case?

3. What do the earrings and picture prove about the killer?

4. What do Jaye and Terry come to the conclusion of concerning Gloria's earring?

5. When Terry asks Arrango about the time discrepancy in the Gloria Torres case, how does Arrango respond?

6. What happens during Noone's hypnotism?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 7, where does Terry meet Graciela to give her an upgrade on the case?

8. What makes Terry reconsider his weekend plans?

9. Why do police rarely use hypnotism in their investigations?

10. How does Buddy help to discover what is missing from James Cordell's personal effects?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although he is only a minor character throughout the novel, Agent Arrango deeply impacts Terry's life. He does not makes getting information easy and is not interested in solving the case so that the victim's families will be happy.

The theme of selfishness and pride is evident while examining the character of Arrango. Comment on how you think this character conveys these two themes.

Essay Topic 2

While the drama of murder courses throughout the book, Terry is also discovering that he can be made vulnerable and possibly fall in love.

How is meeting Graciela good for Terry?

Why is she the driving force in the action of the book? If she had never come to find Terry, would the events in the book ever occurred?

Essay Topic 3

1. Explain why the pace of a mystery novel is essential to the story.

2. Analyze how Connelly chooses to reveal important details.

3. How does this establish the plot and keep the reader constantly surprised.

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