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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 data does Bosch check after he speaks with the Internal Affairs Department on Day 2?
2. What is the news that Bosch breaks to the pawn shop owner?
3. After Bosch's confrontation with Wish, what happens when he returns to the police station?
4. After Wish and Bosch make up after the interrogation of Sharkey, why do they go to Ventura County?
5. Why do the two ex-convicts stand out to Bosch?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Bosch guesses that there is more to Sharkey's story, what information does Sharkey provide about the crime?
2. Explain what the FBI thinks the thieves did once inside the vault.
3. At the end of the third day, what is the information that Wish and Bosch glean about Meadows?
4. After offering to hypnotize Sharkey, what does Bosch do for him?
5. Bosch finds a major clue when he investigates Meadows' apartment. Describe the clue he finds, how he finds the clue, and what he concludes about that clue.
6. What happens when Sharkey climbs into the Grand Am?
7. Explain how the FBI believes the thieves are tunnel rats from the Vietnam War.
8. What does Sharkey tell Bosch and Wish when they first question him on the third day of the investigation?
9. When Bosch meets with FBI agent Wish for the first time, what is the evidence that he presents to her and what evidence does he omit?
10. When detective Bosch arrives at the crime scene, describe the body he finds and the location of the body.
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
Discuss the relationship between Bosch and Wish. In your opinion, did Wish intend to get romantically involved with Bosch? Was that part of her plan all along? How did you feel at the end when Bosch helped her out by not turning her in? Did you like the fact that he has her print hanging in his home? In your opinion, did the romance make him less of a hero?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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