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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 Chastain threaten to have Harry punished in Chapter 10?

2. What does Entrenkin tell Harry about the Elias case in Chapter 12?

3. In Chapter 15, who does Harry fear might be leaking information to the press?

4. In Chapter 5, Harry and his partners decide who probably killed Elias. Who do they think it was?

5. What does the coroner's assistant give Harry in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instructions does Harry give Edgar before he searches Elias' apartment?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Harry find out Elias' address?

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

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

10. During Harry's first press conference, what does he learn about the Elias case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role do marriages play in this novel? How are marriages defined? How do they impact character and plot development?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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