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

2. Why does Bosch go into the house alone in Chapter 16?

3. After discussing the possible list of suspects, who does Bosch think may have killed the seventh, eleventh, and the concrete blond victims?

4. What tattoo does Rebecca Kaminski have on her left buttocks?

5. How long do the police estimate Rebecca Kaminski has been dead?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What mistakes are revealed about Bosch's actions on the day Norman Church was murdered?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do Harry Bosch and Sylvia meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a stark contrast between Chandler and Sylvia and the murder victim. Do you think this contrast is intentional? If so, why would the author include this element in the story? If not, explain your answer.

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

The one eye witness to the killer, Georgia, is mentioned throughout the book. One problem the police have is getting her to identify the killer. How does this character represent the difficulties the police have finding the killer? Specifically, it seems that the answer is just beyond their reach, why can't they catch him?

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