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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the first chapter, Harry is thinking about an animal he is attempting to feed and has named "Timido." What kind of animal is it?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A chicken.
(c) His dog.
(d) A coyote.

3. What ethical concern does Harry have in reading the file Moore left for him?
(a) Harry is concerned about witness safety.
(b) Attorney-client privilege might be jeopardized.
(c) Moore's notes were meant to be confidential.
(d) He realizes that the Robbery-Homicide division should see it too.

4. After Moore dies, what task does Bosch agree to help with in his murder investigation?
(a) Performing an autopsy.
(b) Talking to the neighbors about what they may have heard.
(c) Fingerprinting the crime scene.
(d) He notifies Moore's wife of his death.

5. 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) Taking bribes to avoid finding answers in the case.
(c) Not caring enough about the murder.
(d) Allowing TV reporters to tell her of her husband's death so Harry won't have to.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Harry examines Porter's unsolved cases and discovers an odd coincidence. What is it?

3. What does Harry think makes a case more difficult to solve?

4. Why does Harry think homicides more difficult to solve in Hollywood?

5. Where does Moore reveal to Harry that he (Moore) is from?

(see the answer key)

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