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

2. When they meet up on stage in this novel the first time, what does Moore's wife accuse Harry of?

3. Harry meets with Cal Moore's former co-workers. They pass something on to him that Cal Moore wanted him to have. What is it?

4. Harry spoke with Cal Moore before his death about a case. What does he discover after Moore's death from his colleagues?

5. Harry's Lieutenant is called "Pounds." While speaking to Harry, he chokes on an aspirin. Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harry's possible identification of the Juan Doe in Chapter 13 confirm that the three cases might be related?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Harry seem so drawn to the teenager he and Rickard arrested when he goes and talks to him after he returns to visit him in jail?

8. What is black ice?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Point of view technique mediates the flow of information between author and reader. Write an essay that analyzes the point of view of this novel. Offer detailed descriptions of how the narrative voice actually tells the story. Finally, critique the point of view by offering your analytical opinion about how it enhanced (or did not enhance) the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Define and describe the terms plot tension and conflict, and apply them to the story of this book. Your essay should do the following:

1) Describe, from a technical point of view, the conflict structure of this book,

2) Offer examples of key moments to illustrate and serve as examples of your description of Connelly's technique, and

3) Determine what the central conflict of this novel is and explain why.

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