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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Mexicali are the flies dyed?
(a) A company called "EnviroBreed."
(b) A company called MedFly.
(c) At the US Embassy.
(d) At the Zorrillo's ranch.

2. Why does Teresa feel compelled to say that the reason for Cal Moore's death was inconclusive?
(a) Moore's dental records did not match.
(b) The autopsy results proved that there were multiple shooters.
(c) Moore's fingerprints did not match the prints found on the gun.
(d) The impact of the gunshot to his brain proved that he was shot from behind.

3. Why does Harry visit the the Medfly Eradication Project Center in Chapter 14?
(a) He is concerned about a public health epedmic.
(b) He is worried that Porter paid off a worker there.
(c) To see if anyone there knew Cal Moore.
(d) To find out if it's possible that the dead man in the alley came from Mexicali.

4. Harry and Aguila don't leave EnviroBreed despite Ely's angry outburst. What do they find out from a bureaucrat they speak with?
(a) He inspects every box shipped out from EnviroBreed.
(b) That all of the hiring records were destroyed in a fire.
(c) That Guitierrez-Llosa worked at EnviroBreed for six months.
(d) That Ely does do all of the hiring.

5. In Chapter 23, Harry calls L.A. and checks in with fellow detective Jerry Edgar. What does Edgar tell him their Lieutenant is thinking?
(a) That Lucius Porter and Cal Moore are the same person.
(b) That Harry killed Lucius Porter.
(c) That Lucius Porter faked his own suicide.
(d) That Harry is a drug dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Harry's accusation in Chapter 22, what does Ely threaten to do?

2. Harry notified Moore's wife--Sylvia--of the death. She calls later to thank him. What does Harry conclude at the end of that call?

3. Why is Harry more worried about spending New Year's Eve alone than Christmas?

4. After talking to Kerwin, what does Harry decide to do in Chapter 16?

5. What does Harry tell Rickard that he does not believe in Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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