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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 calls Sylvia in the beginning of Chapter 26?

2. Where do all of Bremmer's murders occur?

3. What hotel were the detective told Lock would be staying at?

4. How much overweight is Belf?

5. Why excuse does Edgar give Bosch for being the leak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dr. Locke excited about the latest developments in the case?

2. Why does Bosch follow Bremmer home in Chapter 31?

3. What does Bosch do since he can not be with Sylvia?

4. How does Bosch confirm the existence of a note given to Chandler?

5. In Chapter 32, why is the front page story ironic?

6. Why does Irving keep Bosch back after the meeting?

7. During a task force meeting, as Bosch discusses his second killer theory, how receptive are the others?

8. What is the scam that Bremmer accuses Chandler of running?

9. What does Chandler suggest about Bosch's character by mentioning his lack of character witnesses?

10. What does Bosch learn about the only witness to the Dollmaker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Character development is an important aspect in a novel. This can be accomplished through direct information or through the character's dialogue. Connelly begins developing the character of Harry Bosch from Page 1. What type of character is Bosch? How does the author develop this character so quickly? Include in your analysis specific examples of this character development to include both direct and indirect development.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Bosch and Sylvia is somewhat strained. Discuss steps Sylvia takes to work on this relationship. Discuss those steps taken by Bosch. How does this relationship change from the beginning of the book to the end?

Essay Topic 3

Ray Mora was hiding a secret life. Why does Mora have these secrets? How do these secrets play a role in the story, specifically how do they compare and contrast to the other crimes being committed? Why do you think the officer simply forced Mora to resign?

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