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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. Once the body is examined, what two things are noticeably missing?

2. Why does Bosch contact Bremmer of the Times?

3. After Bosch's confrontation with Wish, what happens when he returns to the police station?

4. What Dr. Salazar conducts the autopsy of the victim, what does he conclude?

5. After Bosch completes the data check, where does he go?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the FBI believes the thieves are tunnel rats from the Vietnam War.

2. Describe the dynamic of the relationship between Wish, Bosch and Rourke as Bosch begins his work on the investigation with the FBI.

3. What does Sharkey tell Bosch and Wish when they first question him on the third day of the investigation?

4. After offering to hypnotize Sharkey, what does Bosch do for him?

5. Describe the opening scene of the novel.

6. Describe how detective Bosch identifies the body he finds at the crime scene.

7. When detective Bosch arrives at the crime scene, describe the body he finds and the location of the body.

8. Explain Lt. Pounds feelings toward Bosch.

9. Explain the information Irv Irving finds on Bosch when he reviews Bosch's file and what his reaction to Bosch is.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are some points in the novel where dramatic irony is used. Summarize at least two of these instances and explain whether or not you think the dramatic irony is effective in revealing the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that summarizes the three best uses, in your opinion, of foreshadowing. Why do you think those three elements of foreshadowing were most effective in telling the story? Are there any elements of foreshadowing that were misleading? If so, include in your essay and explanation of whether or not this was effective in revealing the plot.

Essay Topic 3

In this essay, summarize the denouement of the novel. Explain how the author pulls together the clues that have been dropped all throughout the novel. If you think there are still some unanswered questions, include that in your essay.

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