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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 causes a fight between Joe and Christina after the dinner party?

2. What is Sheila's official cause of death?

3. What is the profession of the woman in #35?

4. What disease does Abe Glitsky's wife have?

5. What new homicide is Abe assigned to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose murder is Glitsky called back from his personal leave to investigate in Chapter 22?

2. Why is Mark visiting with Archbishop Jim Flaherty in Chapter 5?

3. Why does Glitsky think Mark had staged the scene at Sheila's murder?

4. What is Mark's reaction when Wes questions him about raping Diane Price in college?

5. How does Mark meet Christina?

6. Explain the quandary Mark is in regarding his job as attorney for the Catholic Church.

7. What inappropriate behavior does Mark display on the day of Sheila's funeral?

8. What had Abe done wrong in the Levon Copes situation according to his superiors?

9. What does Glitsky learn about Mark Dooher's contact with Trang on the night of Trang's murder?

10. Who is Paul Thieu and to which murder scene does he accompany Abe Glitsky?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Christina. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Lack of conscience takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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