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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Harry was not asked to be a part of the case, but he went to the suicide crime scene anyway to see what was happening. Upon arrival, he's suspicious. Why?
(a) The suicide note was faked.
(b) The victim is wearing boots that don't belong to him.
(c) He suspects the Assistant Chief committed the crime.
(d) Harry isn't sure what's wrong but he does not buy the evidence or the crime scene.

2. What does Harry do to get the information he wants from Teresa about Cal Moore?
(a) He bribes her with a dessert.
(b) He reveals information about his case to her.
(c) He threatens to reveal the details of their affair.
(d) He promises to help her get appointed Chief Medical Examiner.

3. Assistant Chief Irving laments the fact that not enough officers bother to do what?
(a) Run after criminals.
(b) Learn Spanish.
(c) Take fingerprints.
(d) Investigate crimes.

4. Harry is asked to take over Lucius Porter's cases. Why is Porter not able to solve his own cases?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) He committed suicide.
(c) He is unable to handle the emotional demands of the job.
(d) He is leaving the police force because of a problem with alcohol.

5. What does Harry think makes a case more difficult to solve?
(a) The passage of time.
(b) Female victims.
(c) Unclear motive.
(d) Multiple suspects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attracts Harry Bosch's attention on the police scanner as the book opens?

2. Why does Bosch sometimes think solving homicide cases are all that matter?

3. What ethical concern does Harry have in reading the file Moore left for him?

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

5. 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?

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