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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 is Carla Entrenkin?

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

3. How does Chastain say he knew Elias?

4. What advice does Irving give Harry at the end of Chapter 3?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Harry see on the walls of the Elias' house the first time he visits?

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

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

5. What does Harry find in Elias' apartment the first time he goes there, that help him with his case?

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

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

8. What makes Harry uneasy about the Howard Elias murder scene?

9. In Chapter 5, what happens when Harry discusses the murder scene with his partners?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is controversy used to maintain reader interest in this novel? Examine the way the author uses controversy and the commentary he has on controversy.

Essay Topic 2

How does the unrelated Kincaid case help bring the resolution to the Elias case? Are the cases actually connected?

Essay Topic 3

What role does Sheehan play in "Angels Flight"? How would you describe his character? How does he help and hinder the plot?

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