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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 Irving say Entrenkin reacted to news of Elias' death?

2. In Chapter 5, who does Harry believe stole Elias' watch?

3. Around what time are Perez and Elias murdered?

4. Where do Rider and Harry find Elias' computer password?

5. In Chapter 9, whose job is it to canvass the buildings surrounding Angels Flight?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how does Garwood believe the shots against Elias were fired?

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

3. What instructions does Harry give Edgar before he searches Elias' apartment?

4. What happens when Harry talks to Entrenkin in Chapter 12?

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

6. While searching Elias' desk, what things does Harry find?

7. After eating breakfast with his team, what message does Harry hear on his voice mail?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the setting of this novel. What makes Los Angeles an effective setting? Would a rural setting work also? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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