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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. Why was Harry demoted from the elite Robbery Homicide Division?

2. What does Harry say to Porter when he finds him?

3. In Chapter 4, Harry thinks that Cal Moore answered a question that many people have. What is it?

4. Who is Harry's full-time partner?

5. During his conversation in Chapter 5 with Pounds, Harry takes his "full measure." What is it that he realizes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Harry have to sweet talk the crime scene technician who processed the Moore case in Chapter 8?

4. Why does the kid think that Harry must be being nice to him? Is he correct?

5. What is the BANG squad?

6. What does Harry learn in Chapter 12 about why Porter did not come clean with what he knew about Juan Doe?

7. Describe the previous interactions between Cal Moore and Harry Bosch and the extent to which they knew each other before Moore's suicide.

8. What is the real reason why Harry Bosch finds Hollywood depressing?

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

10. What is Rickard doing when he calls Harry in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major psychological theme of this book is family, particularly as it has to do with the characterization of Cal Moore. Offer examples of Connolly's theme of family, and explain how it contributes to the plot and conflict structure of this book. Your essay should feature strong argumentative evidence.

Essay Topic 2

Many of the best and most successful mysteries are structured through withholding information. Whether it is a first person narrator who is unreliable, or characters who lie to each other or the reader, this kind of information mediation is a key technique of fiction writing. Construct a thesis that responds to Connelly's use of this technique and the way he withholds information from the reader or from his characters and write an argumentative essay.

Essay Topic 3

Michael Connelly is a best-selling author whose books are among the most available in the United States. Using specific textual evidence, construct an analytical argument that includes at least 3 examples of why you think this book (and series) is popular. It should also include a counterargument with at least 1 example of something you think could have a negative effect on the popularity of this book for some readers.

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