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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Harry while he is waiting for his wife to come home in Chapter 1?
(a) Frankie Sheehan.
(b) Irvin Irving.
(c) Howard Elias.
(d) Stacey Kincaid.

2. Why don't the central detectives respond to the call about the discovery of Elias' body?
(a) Their office is shut down.
(b) They don't have the right resources.
(c) They are out training.
(d) They are in court.

3. What lie does Harry tell Langwiser in Chapter 12?
(a) That her purse was stolen.
(b) That Harry doesn't feel well.
(c) That her husband called.
(d) That her car is about to be towed.

4. Who is Carla Entrenkin?
(a) Chief of Police.
(b) Inspector General for the police.
(c) A secretary at the police station.
(d) An accountant for the police.

5. In Chapter 5, Harry and his partners decide who probably killed Elias. Who do they think it was?
(a) Someone who knew him.
(b) A seasoned criminal.
(c) A random robber.
(d) Perez.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, where does Harry send his team while he returns to Elias' office?

2. Why does Harry need Rider's help looking at a piece of paper found in Elias' office?

3. How does Harry feel about Irving's first press conference?

4. In Chapter 6, how many men does Harry send to talk to Elias' family?

5. What does Entrenkin tell Harry about the Elias case in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harry feel that Entrenkin will become part of the Elias case?

2. What does the scratch on Elias' arm tell Harry about his murder?

3. How does Harry treat Chastain in Chapter 15?

4. How does Irving try to stall the Elias investigation in Chapter 5?

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

6. Why does Harry lie to Langwiser in Chapter 12?

7. Why does Harry send everyone but Chastain up the elevator in Chapter 10?

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

9. How does Mrs. Elias react when Harry comes to her house for the first time?

10. How does Harry find out Elias' address?

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