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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. With what activity was Binh connected?

2. After his discussion with Wish about Niese's death, what does Bosch intend to do?

3. What piece of information causes Bosch to realize the truth?

4. What does dispatch tell Wish and Bosch about Tran?

5. Of the boxholders that Bosch examines, how many have Vietnamese names?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wish's reaction to what she realizes Bosch has done once they get in the car after questioning Binh?

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

3. Bosch and Wish know that they cannot explain everything that has occurred over the last 15 years, but what do they know they have to do?

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

5. When Rourke hears Bosch explain that he thinks someone on the inside is involved in Sharkey's death, how does Rourke respond?

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

7. Explain what Rourke says to Bosch about why Meadows died.

8. As Bosch observes Lewis and Clarke following him after he leaves the INS office, what does he discover?

9. After they receive the information about Binh, about what with regard to Meadows's and Binh's involvement do they postulate?

10. Describe what occurs when Bosch and Wish go to Binh's store.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several points in the novel that could be considered the climax. At which point do you think is the climax? Use examples to support your conclusion.

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

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.

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