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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 the press ask about Sheehan's release at the final press conference?

2. Why do Harry and Edgar go to Elias' private investigator in Chapter 23?

3. Where does Harry find Mrs. Kincaid dead?

4. What does Mrs. Kincaid say when Harry asks her if anyone else knew she went to the car wash?

5. Why does Sheehan say he brought Harris in for questioning during the Kincaid investigation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why are Harry's partners upset about the second press conference?

4. Why is Sheehan a suspect in the Elias murder case?

5. What happens after Harry picks up Chastain for his role in the Elias murder?

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

7. What happens when Harry interviews the dominatrix?

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

9. How does Garwood describe Chastain's role in the Black Warrior case?

10. What happens after Eleanor loses her job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is controversy used to maintain reader interest in this novel? Examine the way the author uses controversy and the commentary he has on controversy.

Essay Topic 2

How is Michael Harris' character created to be sympathetic even though he is a criminal? What does an examination of Harris' character do for the reader?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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