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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. As calls begin to come in about the victim's identity, what do more than one caller say about her?

2. Why does Church's wife call the police?

3. What will Bosch do if Tom continues collecting rent at his other apartment?

4. Based on the evidence Dr. Locke examines during Chapter 14, what conclusion does he begin to draw?

5. What does the Dollmaker killer paint on his victims' toes?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Bosch is talking about the case to Sylvia why doesn't she press for more information?

2. Why does Harry Bosch say the city did not settle with the widow of Norman Church?

3. Why is Sylvia upset when Bosch gets off the phone with Locke?

4. What is the first thing Bosch discusses when getting on the stand to testify?

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

6. In Chapter 15, what is Judge Keys warning to Bosch?

7. In Chapter 6, why is Deborah Church's testimony suspicious?

8. What is the calling card of the Dollmaker killer?

9. How does Bosch follow the phone leads about the victim?

10. Based on the conversation between Bosch and Sylvia, how could their relationship be described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the time Bosch realizes there was more than one killer, there are a couple theories as to who the second killer might be. How do each of these suspects fit the description of the killer and why did it take so long for Bosch to realize the killer was Bremmer? What does Bremmer do or not do to avoid detection for so long?

Essay Topic 2

There is a running theme of desperation throughout this novel. One way this theme is demonstrated is through the use of homeless ex-lawyer. Discuss the development of this character. What effect does he have on Chandler? What effect does he have on Bosch? Do you think the way the ex-lawyer affects these characters says something about their personal desperation? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Ray Mora was hiding a secret life. Why does Mora have these secrets? How do these secrets play a role in the story, specifically how do they compare and contrast to the other crimes being committed? Why do you think the officer simply forced Mora to resign?

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