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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. At the end of Chapter 9, what indicates that Chandler may be the winner of this case?

2. What does Bremmer suggest about the results of the day in court, which took place during Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 6, who is called to the stand after the short break?

4. How many years did Bosch spend on the Robbery-homicide Division's Homicide Special squad?

5. Who testifies that they worked with Norman Church for 12 years?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Bosch most nervous about when being questioned by Chandler?

4. How does Bosch find Tom Cerrone?

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

6. Why is Bosch upset to learn that Rebecca was alive two years ago?

7. In Chapter 4, why does Harry Bosch tell Sylvia he won't be over?

8. Why is Bremmer the only reporter following Bosch at the end of Chapter 9?

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

10. Why does Bosch have motive to shoot Church?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bosch violates police procedure a few times in this book. What are his reasons for doing so? Why was he not reprimanded for other times he violated police procedure? Finally, do you think he was justified in doing so?

Essay Topic 2

When Irving apologizes to Bosch for his testimony, Bosch suspects that he may have known his mother. Why does Bosch think this and how does this change his feelings toward Irving?

Essay Topic 3

Some of Bosch's coworkers are put in a bad position because they have to testify in Bosch's case. Does this affect of Bosch's relationship with any of these coworkers? If so how? Does any good come from coworkers testifying in this case? If so, discuss the dynamics of these relationships.

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