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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 say it is likely that Sam Kincaid killed Elias?

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

3. Who interviews the dominatrix from Harry's team?

4. What does a reporter ask Harry at the second press conference?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Entrenkin tell Harry about the Black Warrior case?

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

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

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 upsets Harry most about the fire in the shopping center?

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

8. What happens when Harry visits Harris for the first time?

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

10. Why do Harry and his team search the Kincaid residence in Chapter 32?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the use of suspense in "Angels Flight". How does the author successfully or unsuccessfully use suspense? What methods are used to create suspense? How does this work or not work?

Essay Topic 3

Several characters are reluctant to talk to the police in "Angels Flight". Examine three of these instances, comparing their reasons for being reluctant, their personalities in general, and the final outcome. Were the characters right in their weariness to talk to police?

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