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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 listen to Carla Entrenkin in Chapter 11?

2. How does Harry initially feel about Harris' allegations against the Robbery Homicide Unit?

3. How does Harry describe Frankie Sheehan in Chapter 3?

4. Who does Harry have to wait for before looking at the items in Elias' office?

5. Who does Harry call from the bathroom of Elias' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Edgar and his IAD partner discover about Perez when they spoke to her family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Harry the hero of this novel? How does the author create Harry to be a hero from the beginning? What keeps Harry realistic?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Harry to another police officer in the novel. Keep in mind their motives, methods, emotions, and impact on their community.

Essay Topic 3

Describe what Elias' character represents in this novel. What does his role say about the law and lawyers? How does he define leaders in the black community?

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