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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. How many times does Bosch shoot Church?

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

3. When Bosch gets into court at the beginning of Chapter 15, what does he ask of his attorney Belk?

4. Why does Gallery call in a report to the police?

5. What does the judge say will happen if Bosch refuses to answer Chandler's questions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Bosch find Tom Cerrone?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Harry Bosch being sued in the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There are a number of mistakes in Bosch's case, most of them made by Belk. Discuss the many mistakes Belk makes during this case. Do you think these mistakes are intentional? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The beginning of this story is very dark and depressing. Discuss the setting at the end of the story. How does the author paint the picture of this change in scene?

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