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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 would it look if Harry had access to all of Elias' case files in his office?

2. What makes Harry believe Elias' watch was stolen after he was dead?

3. Why don't the central detectives respond to the call about the discovery of Elias' body?

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

5. While searching Elias' office, what does Harry accuse Chastain of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry respond to Harris' allegations?

2. Why does Harry call a casino while searching Elias' apartment?

3. How does Harry find out Elias' address?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Irving say to help calm Harry down about investigating the Elias case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Police corruption is a major theme in "Angels Flight". Describe how this novel provides a commentary on police corruption. Consider the roles of the characters and the press, along with the way the cases develop.

Essay Topic 2

What role do marriages play in this novel? How are marriages defined? How do they impact character and plot development?

Essay Topic 3

How does Harry's wife play a role in Harry's work in "Angels Flight"? How do the changes in Harry's relationship change him in other ways? What does Harry's relationship with his wife reveal?

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