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

2. Harry examines Porter's unsolved cases and discovers an odd coincidence. What is it?
(a) One of the victims was Harry's mom.
(b) One of the murders happened at a diner frequented by Cal Moore.
(c) Porter was investigating the Cal Moore suicide.
(d) Harry was a suspect in one of the cases Porter had been investigating.

3. Where does Porter live?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A trailer park.
(c) In his car.
(d) On the beach.

4. Why is Harry upset in the first chapter?
(a) He is alone on Christmas.
(b) RHD takes a case he thinks should be his.
(c) His dinner has been ruined by a call.
(d) His radio scanner is broken.

5. In Chapter 11, why does Harry decide he needs to talk to Porter next?
(a) His retirement indicated that he was corrupt.
(b) His pullout from the department is too coincidental.
(c) Harry has a hunch.
(d) Porter called Harry and told him he knew what was up.

Short Answer 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?

2. Harry cannot sleep because of the developing case. How does this make him feel?

3. What do Harry and Richard learn from the kid they meet on the street?

4. What is the clientele like at Poe's, the bar where Harry finally finds Porter?

5. What does Parker Center--the L.A. Police Department's headquarters--symbolize to Harry in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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