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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 call Garwood after reviewing Chastain's subpoena?

2. Where does Harry take Sheehan after picking him up from police custody?

3. In Chapter 40, why does Harry drive into a crowd of rioters?

4. What started the riots after the Rodney King case was in court?

5. What happens when Harry and Edgar go to Elias' private investigator's office in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry looks over Elias' case files again before giving them to Entrenkin?

2. In Chapter 27, what does Harry tell Irving and Lindell?

3. What does Harry learn from meeting with Elias' staff in Chapter 16?

4. What does Mrs. Kincaid tell Harry when he meets with her at her old house?

5. What does Lindell tell Harry during his interview with Mrs. Kincaid in Chapter 31?

6. What does Sheehan tell Harry about the Black Warrior case when they meet for drinks?

7. How does Charlotte's Web incriminate Sam Kincaid?

8. Why does Sheehan become a suspect in the Elias case for a second time?

9. What does the car wash subpoena make Harry realize about Elias' letters?

10. What happens when Harry returns home to his house after the press conference?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

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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