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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 think Elias found the website with pictures of Stacey?

2. How many of the license plate numbers that Elias gave Pelfry was he able to match up to car wash receipts?

3. Why does Harry call Garwood after reviewing Chastain's subpoena?

4. Who does Harry ask to release Sheehan from police custody?

5. Why does Rider think the illegal pictures of Stacey are still online?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Eleanor loses her job?

2. What seems strange about Sheehan's death?

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

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

5. What do Harry and Edgar learn about the car wash subpoena when they visit the car wash?

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

7. What happens when Harry asks the Kincaids to meet him at their old house?

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

9. What happens when Harry interviews the dominatrix?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Elias' murder begins a riot rooted in race issues. How does race motivate the characters in this novel? In what ways is race a character itself? What lesson is learned?

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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