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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. How does Bosch receive the news that Edward Niese's body has been found?

2. What does Avery tell Bosch and Wish has happened during the last two nights at BHS&L?

3. When Ernst runs a background check on Binh, what does he find?

4. On what fact does Pounds agree with Rourke?

5. Who is missing when Bosch finishes watching Tran leave the vault area?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Bosch crouches near Sharkey's body, what are some of the thoughts going through his head?

2. Where are Bosch and Wish after they visit BHS&L and what occurs there?

3. What is the plan that Rourke unveils as they have the meeting around Wish and Bosch's car?

4. When Bosch is exasperated while in the hospital, what does he decide to do?

5. About what is Pounds angry after Bosch and Wish pull a car over?

6. Describe the conditions of several of the main characters as the scene in the hospital opens.

7. Describe the documents that Bosch discovers in the FBI jacket.

8. Summarize the scene when Bosch pulls Lewis and Clarke out of their car.

9. What occurs during the conversation between Bosch and Irving which Bosch is in the hospital?

10. How does Rourke respond after the car is pulled over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Black Echo is considered a mystery, or detective novel. Write an essay that explains what characterizes this novel as a mystery. Include a discussion of suspense, evidence, and suspects to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contract the protagonist, Bosch, with one of the antagonists, Wish. It is not evident until later in the novel that Wish is an antagonist, but there are clues that let the reader know that in most ways, she is working again Bosch. Include in your essay evidence given by the author early on in the plot that made you understand that Wish is an antagonist.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's style of writing. Did you like the style? How would you describe the style? Did the style seem to remain consistent throughout the novel? Is there another style that would have been more effective?

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