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

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

3. During a 30 minute recess, what does Belk want to do?

4. What topic does Chandler bring up that begins to crack Bosch's claim on the stand?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Bosch have motive to shoot Church?

5. How does Bosch find Tom Cerrone?

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

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

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

9. What is the topic of discussion in the Judge's chambers at the beginning of Chapter 17?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The pain and disgust that Bosch deals with at work is brought to light when Sylvia sees the pictures of the murder victims. How does this portrayal make Sylvia feel? Does Bosch continue to feel pain for these victims after working in the field for so long? If so, provide examples of these feelings.

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