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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 must give Arrango permission to give the tapes to Terry?

2. What does Terry's doctor think about his decision to help Graciela?

3. Who tried to save Gloria?

4. Who did the shooting victim successfully identify?

5. As dinner comes to an end, what does Graciela wonder about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Jaye and Terry come to the conclusion of concerning Gloria's earring?

2. After his meeting with Graciela, how does Terry feel?

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

4. Why is Terry surprised to see Graciela and Raymond at his door step?

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

6. Why does Bolotov choose to attack Terry?

7. What was Terry's job before he retired?

8. What makes Terry reconsider his weekend plans?

9. Who is responsible for solving Gloria's case and how do they react to Terry's desire for involvement?

10. What do the earrings and picture prove about the killer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine why it is difficult for Jaye to put her entire career on the line to stand by Terry?

Discuss whether or not this is because she is a female FBI agent.

How does gender control what Jaye thinks she can and cannot do for a friend?

Essay Topic 2

Grief is a central theme to Blood Work. Examine and explain how each of the below characters deals with grief and sadness in their own ways?

- Terry

- Graciela

- Raymond

- Steve Kang

- Amelia

Essay Topic 3

The title of a novel can be the deciding factor in whether someone reads a book.

Describe how Connelly ties in the title of his novel with the content of the novel. Why is it important to have a title that captures the eye of an audience?

What does the title symbolize to 3 main characters?

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