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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. In Chapter 25, where does Harry ask Aguila to take him to see Zorrillo?

2. Harry calls his bosses from Mexicali. What does Chief Irving threaten Harry with if he does not return to L.A.?

3. Harry and Aguila don't leave EnviroBreed despite Ely's angry outburst. What do they find out from a bureaucrat they speak with?

4. Why does Harry learn that Aguila was called a derogatory name at the police headquarters?

5. In Chapter 27, what does Harry bring with him to the bullfight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the atmosphere of the bar like when Harry meets DEA agent Corvo in Chapter 17?

2. What does the EnviroBreed building look like?

3. Why, when people are killed accidentally at EnviroBreed, does Harry suspect they are shipped across the border illegally?

4. How does Harry bypass the security in Cal Moore's building in Chapter 18?

5. Whom does Harry Bosch identify in the old photographs and how?

6. In Chapter 21, Harry insists on taking the Caprice. Why is he so intent on driving that car?

7. What is CLET and what functions does it perform?

8. How does Harry recognize Corvo at the bar in Chapter 17?

9. How did Moore switch his own fingerprints?

10. Why was Cal Moore still going to get a hero's funeral?

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

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

Sometimes a particular object or character can function as both a symbol and a setting. Using explicit examples from one or both of these settings, describe how Los Angeles functions as a setting on several levels. Questions to consider are: what characterizes the description of Los Angeles in this text stylistically? What connections or associations do readers bring about Los Angeles that enhance this narrative? What role does it play thematically or in terms of genre?

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