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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. In Chapter 22, Harry asks why Agulia bothered to send a message to the US Consul notifying them that Guitierrez-Llosa was missing. What does Agulia say?

2. Moore thinks that no one in the LAPD will want to know the truth about how he staged his own death. Why?

3. Harry meets the local police Chief and an investigator. What are Harry's impressions of them?

4. Who else was killed in the raid described in Chapter 29?

5. In Chapter 18, Harry goes to to Cal Moore's apartment to investigate. This is risky, as police brass would not like it. Why does Harry go there anyway?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why, when people are killed accidentally at EnviroBreed, does Harry suspect they are shipped across the border illegally?

2. What does Harry tell the man at the historical society and what is Harry really doing there?

3. What does Moore look like, when Harry finds him standing in the mirror?

4. What is CLET and what functions does it perform?

5. In Chapter 32, how does Harry know that Moore is in residence in the house at Coyote Trail?

6. Whom does Harry Bosch identify in the old photographs and how?

7. How did Aguila decide to report the missing person who ended up Juan Doe, when Mexico does not even have a missing persons bureau?

8. What is the atmosphere of the bar like when Harry meets DEA agent Corvo in Chapter 17?

9. How does Harry bypass the security in Cal Moore's building in Chapter 18?

10. Why does Harry cancel his hotel room in Calexico after he talks to his colleagues in Hollywood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In both the characters of the BANG squad and in Moore/Zorrillo's relationship, Michael Connelly offers two visions of brotherhood and friendship. Describe each of these models of a masculine bond using specific textual evidence. Then, Compare and contrast them in terms of what the author is trying to communicate to the reader. What do you take away from each of these two models of fraternity?

Essay Topic 2

A major psychological theme of this book is family, particularly as it has to do with the characterization of Cal Moore. Offer examples of Connolly's theme of family, and explain how it contributes to the plot and conflict structure of this book. Your essay should feature strong argumentative evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Tunnels and a castle play important plot roles in this story, but also serve a symbolic function. In a detailed analysis, describe how the reader encounters each symbol, what the symbols mean, if they change in meaning as the plot progresses, and what each has to do with the character of Cal Moore.

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