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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 are the police normally reluctant to hypnotize witnesses?

2. What does Arrango refuse to answer about Gloria's case?

3. How many cups of coffee does Terry have?

4. Why does Arrango want Terry to back off the case?

5. Who has also contacted the shooting victim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do police rarely use hypnotism in their investigations?

2. How would you classify Blood Work by Micheal Connelly and how does the plot of the novel extend?

3. Why does Terry call this person to get more information regarding the James Cordell case?

4. As the agents and Terry discuss the murder, what do they decide about the murder?

5. When Terry gets back home, what does he tell Jaye they need to do?

6. How does Buddy help to discover what is missing from James Cordell's personal effects?

7. Why is Buddy so shocked to see Terry in an uncomfortable state?

8. Why does Terry decide to help Graciela find Gloria's murder?

9. Who denies Terry the ability to copy a very important aspect of the case?

10. As the novel begins, what physical condition is Terry dealing with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the different settings that appear throughout the novel.

How do the different settings inform the plot and dictate how quickly the plot moves and the style of Connelly's writing.

In mystery novels, is the setting usually important? How does it help the reader understand the mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of women throughout the book.

Describe how they assert themselves physically and emotionally during the novel:

- Gloria

- Graciela

- Jaye

- Dr Fox

Does this make them more powerful characters?

Essay Topic 3

As the book ends, it seems as though Graciela and Terry will have a future together.

1. Examine their current relationship and how they can work to improve it.

2. Analyze Graciela's feelings for Terry and why she was extremely attracted to the man that has her sister's heart.

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