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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. What does the subpoena for the car wash make Harry think of?

2. What civil case does Sheehan lose in court?

3. Why does Mrs. Kincaid say Sam and D.C. Richter killed Stacey?

4. Who is Sam Kincaid's wife?

5. How does the black community respond to the release of Sheehan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What seems strange about Sheehan's death?

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

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

4. What happens when Harry asks the Kincaids about going to the car wash?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What role do marriages play in this novel? How are marriages defined? How do they impact character and plot development?

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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