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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. Who does Sheehan call before disappearing?

2. What does Harry learn Chastain found during his Black Warrior investigation?

3. How is Chastain able to switch bullets to frame Sheehan?

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

5. Where does Harry ask Mrs. Kincaid to meet him after they talk for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry interviews the dominatrix?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Irving announce at his final press conference?

7. What does Harry warn the FBI about the Elias case?

8. What does Harry think Elias was assuming about Harris' fingerprints on Stacey Kincaid's notebook?

9. How does Rider link the dominatrix's website with the Kincaid case?

10. After the FBI join the Elias case, what deal does Harry make with them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chastain's death at the end of the novel is ironic. Describe why Chastain's death is ironic and how this impacts the development of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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