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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harry meets with Cal Moore's former co-workers. They pass something on to him that Cal Moore wanted him to have. What is it?
(a) A check.
(b) A watch.
(c) A case file.
(d) A suicide note.

2. Harry's Lieutenant is called "Pounds." While speaking to Harry, he chokes on an aspirin. Why?
(a) He was surprised by the new evidence Harry presented to him.
(b) The pills went down the "wrong pipe."
(c) Harry said something shocking to him
(d) He did not use water to swallow his pills.

3. It's Cal Moore who first tells Harry about Black Ice. What is Ice?
(a) A rare and valuable flower.
(b) The name of a gang.
(c) A slippery substance that causes accidents on freeways.
(d) A drug.

4. When they meet up on stage in this novel the first time, what does Moore's wife accuse Harry of?
(a) Quitting from her late husand's investigatory team.
(b) Allowing TV reporters to tell her of her husband's death so Harry won't have to.
(c) Taking bribes to avoid finding answers in the case.
(d) Not caring enough about the murder.

5. Harry learns what "black ice" is from Cal Moore. What it?
(a) A slippery substance used by criminals in car chases.
(b) A special ice used by coroners made into a drug.
(c) The name of a drink at Moore's favorite bar.
(d) A drug made of PCP, heroin, and cocaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Harry begins to review all of Porter's case, what does he decide to do?

2. Harry finds Hollywood depressing. Why?

3. Harry is asked to meet with his Lieutenant in his office. What is the nickname for his office?

4. Assistant Chief Irving laments the fact that not enough officers bother to do what?

5. What does Moore's wife hint might have been reason her husband committed suicide?

(see the answer key)

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