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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Teresa conclude that Moore's death was not a homicide?
(a) Because Teresa was not very good at her job.
(b) Because Teresa was unsure what the autopsy results meant.
(c) Because police brass pressured her to say that the death was inconclusive.
(d) Because Teresa was in cahoots with his killer.

5. What does Harry say to Porter when he finds him?
(a) He asks what happened to Cal Moore.
(b) He accuses him of being involved in a conspiracy.
(c) He asks him why he left the job.
(d) Nothing, Porter is not there.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is a mystery revealed about Harry's Lieutenant Pounds in Chapter 16. He often has white powder residue on his pants. What is it from?

2. Why would Assistant Chief Irving want to cover up the possible murder of Moore?

3. What cases does Harry decide to focus on first?

4. What is the atmosphere like in the police station where Harry works?

5. The victim of the crime Harry is investigating is a former colleague of his. His life began to disintegrate when:

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