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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 10, when Bosch returns late to court, who is giving their testimony?

2. When Bosch arrives at Sylvia's house at the beginning of Chapter 13, what is Sylvia doing?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 5, as Harry Bosch is getting dressed for court, who shows up at his door?

4. Why does Bosch want to examine the rape kits from victims seven and eleven?

5. What is the victim's stage name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bosch feel the pieces fit for Mora being the second killer?

2. Why is it decided that the copycat killer must be someone close to the case?

3. Why is Dr. Locke's testimony damaging to Bosch's case?

4. What is Bosch's reaction to Mora revealing his own theory about a second killer?

5. How does Dr. Locke rationalize the notion of a second killer?

6. In the beginning of Chapter 13, what are Bosch and Sylvia doing together?

7. What is the cardinal mistake Belk makes during the trial?

8. Why does Bosch have motive to shoot Church?

9. What does Bosch learn when he looks into the character of Tom Cerrone?

10. Why doesn't Belk want to ask for a continuance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Character development is an important aspect in a novel. This can be accomplished through direct information or through the character's dialogue. Connelly begins developing the character of Harry Bosch from Page 1. What type of character is Bosch? How does the author develop this character so quickly? Include in your analysis specific examples of this character development to include both direct and indirect development.

Essay Topic 2

Belk appears to be very passive during the entire trial. Why is Belk as passive? Do you think this is his personality or are there other reasons for this behavior?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Bosch and Sylvia is somewhat strained. Discuss steps Sylvia takes to work on this relationship. Discuss those steps taken by Bosch. How does this relationship change from the beginning of the book to the end?

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