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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The young drug dealer's name is Kerwin. He does not share anything with Harry and Rickard, but Harry decides to let him free. Why?

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

3. In Chapter 11, why does Harry decide he needs to talk to Porter next?

4. What advice does Moore ask Bosch for before his death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bosch act so upset in the first chapter?

2. What does Harry's boss tell him at the beginning of Chapter 5, and what is Harry's response?

3. What probably happened to Porter after Harry lost him in the coffee shop?

4. In Chapters 9 and 10, what is bothering Teresa?

5. What is the evidence that Teresa uncovered having to do with brain tissue and what does it mean?

6. According to Harry, why are homicides in Hollywood more difficult to solve than elsewhere?

7. Why does Moore's life begin disintegrating, according to his wife?

8. Describe the work environment in Harry's police station.

9. Give at least two reasons that foreshadow the fact that Harry will go to Mexico.

10. What does the teenager finally tell Harry about Dance and what does it make Harry decide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry Bosch is an excellent example of an anti-hero. Offer an analysis of the characterization of Harry Bosch in this novel in a tightly constructed essay. Define the terms hero and anti-hero, and explain the extent to which you (using explicit textual evidence) think these terms apply to Harry Bosch. Please also consider this question in terms of the genre of this book.

Essay Topic 2

This novel is representative of a genre of literature that shares certain conventions. Identify at least 4 mystery genre conventions and describe the ways in which this text does or does not conform to these conventions. Be sure to use explicit textual evidence to support your claims and definitions.

Essay Topic 3

The protagonist and author of this book are male, and there are many men and women readers both who are fans of this genre. Write an essay that 1) identifies and defines the masculine images in this book, 2) critiques them by determining how they are structured by the novelist, and 3) determines the extent to which this image affects the commercial success or critical reception of this book.

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