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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. Why does Sylvia want to stay with Bosch over the weekend?

2. What does Bosch decide to get for dinner in Chapter 13?

3. How long has Sylvia been trying to sell her house?

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

5. What does Harry Bosch fear about his relationship with Sylvia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Bosch have motive to shoot Church?

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

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

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

8. How does Bosch find Tom Cerrone?

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

10. Why do Bosch's feelings for Sylvia and his actions seem contradictory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trust is an interesting minor theme throughout this story. One example of mistrust was between Bosch and Chandler. Despite this, Bosch was the first to suspect she was in trouble when she did not show up for court. What does this action say about Bosch's character? Does this say anything about their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Chandler paints the picture that Bosch is a rouge police officer. Based on the information she has to tell the jury, do you think she is successful in doing this? Why is there little Bosch can do to defend himself during this trial?

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