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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. When Bosch arrives at Sylvia's house at the beginning of Chapter 13, what is Sylvia doing?

2. Where does Bosch go after leaving the adult video store?

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

4. How long has Gallery been missing?

5. How long has Rebecca been missing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Bosch have motive to shoot Church?

4. Why is Sylvia bothered by finding out about Bosch's mother's death?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is it decided that the copycat killer must be someone close to the case?

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

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

Bosch is very closed up. Discuss how Bosch's past affects his ability to open up to Sylvia. Sylvia lost her husband. Why does she seem to be more open then Bosch even though she experienced extreme pain?

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