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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. In Chapter 12, where does Harry send his team while he returns to Elias' office?

2. How does Harry first learn that Elias had a mole inside the police department?

3. How does Harry get into Elias' apartment before he has a search warrant?

4. Which shot does Garwood think hit Elias first?

5. Who does Harry accuse of calling his house and leaving a message, threatening him to back off the case?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Harry treat Chastain in Chapter 15?

3. How does Irving try to stall the Elias investigation in Chapter 5?

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

5. What does Janis Langwiser think about Harry's search warrant for Elias' belongings in Chapter 10?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Several characters are reluctant to talk to the police in "Angels Flight". Examine three of these instances, comparing their reasons for being reluctant, their personalities in general, and the final outcome. Were the characters right in their weariness to talk to police?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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