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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. When Bosch and Wish return from Ventura County and go to the federal building, what does Wish do?
2. Where was Bosch when he was away on his "extended vacation"?
3. As Wish and Bosch first interrogate Sharkey about the night in question, what does Sharkey say occurred when he went to the pipe?
4. What does Bosch tell Wish about the ticket he found in Meadows's apartment?
5. What is the estimated worth of the valuables that were stolen during the bank heist?
Short Essay Questions
1. On the third day of the investigation, what is the summary of the crime that Wish provides?
2. When Bosch and Wish cannot locate Sharkey, where do they go and what do they discuss?
3. Describe how Bosch handles the paperwork aspect of his job, as described in the scene were he returns to the office after being at the crime scene.
4. What proof does Wish give to characterize Bosch as an "institutional man"?
5. After offering to hypnotize Sharkey, what does Bosch do for him?
6. Describe the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) relationship with the Times and then explain why Bosch goes to Bremmer and the deal that they make.
7. Describe what occurs when Bosch and Wish drive to the Charlie Company.
8. Explain the information Irv Irving finds on Bosch when he reviews Bosch's file and what his reaction to Bosch is.
9. What are the instructions that detective Bosch gives to his partner after they examine the crime scene? What does Bosch intend to do after he leaves the crime scene?
10. Describe the relationship between Bosch and Wish in Part 4 of the novel.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain in an essay why you liked or disliked The Black Echo. What is suspenseful? Did it keep you on the edge of your seat? Did you have a hard time putting it down? Did you find it boring? Use specific examples to support your reasoning. Would you recommend this novel to your friends?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay that describes the setting of the novel. Why do you think that the author chose Southern California as the place for the novel to unfold? With regard to the time in which the novel takes place, is there a historical reason for the novel being placed there?
Essay Topic 3
The Black Echo repeatedly uses tension between many different characters to reveal plot and motive for the crimes described. Write an essay that explains why the author would have chosen to use tension in this way. How does the tension add to the crisis points in the novel? In what ways does the author occasionally relieve the tension between the characters?
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