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

2. What happens when Harry confronts Entrenkin about her affair with Elias?

3. Where was Howard Elias supposed to report the Monday following his murder?

4. Where does Harry first meet Janis Langwiser?

5. Where does Harry stand during his first press conference?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Harry treat Chastain in Chapter 15?

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

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

5. At the beginning of Chapter 1, why is Harry so nervous?

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

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

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

9. Before his first press conference, what does Harry accuse the RHI police of doing?

10. When Harry first looks at the Elias crime scene, what evidence is there against the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two of the investigations that take place in this novel. Consider who is working on them, the methods they use, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Elias as a tragic hero. Does he meet the definition of the term? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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