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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. Why does Harry think Garwood lied about the order of the gun shots in the Elias case?
2. How is Stacey Kincaid related to a well-known Los Angeles car salesman?
3. Who does Harry accuse of calling his house and leaving a message, threatening him to back off the case?
4. Which shot does Harry think hit Elias last?
5. Why does Harry fear he won't get support if he works on the Howard Elias murder case?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Harry first looks at the Elias crime scene, what evidence is there against the police?
2. How does Irving try to stall the Elias investigation in Chapter 5?
3. What does Harry find in Elias' apartment the first time he goes there, that help him with his case?
4. Why does Harry fear investigating his fellow police officers in the Elias case?
5. During Harry's first press conference, what does he learn about the Elias case?
6. What does Harry see on the walls of the Elias' house the first time he visits?
7. Why does Harry lie to Langwiser in Chapter 12?
8. What happens when Harry talks to Entrenkin in Chapter 12?
9. In Chapter 4, how does Garwood believe the shots against Elias were fired?
10. What instructions does Harry give Edgar before he searches Elias' apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
How is the theme of justice explored in "Angels Flight"? What commentary is made about justice? How does formal justice compare to informal justice?
Essay Topic 3
How are press conferences used in this novel? How do they impact the role of power in the novel? Compare the three conferences to each other in terms of success for the police and success for the public.
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