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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 excuse does Edgar give Bosch for being the leak?

2. At what time was Bosch in the parking lot of St. Vibiana's?

3. Who does the judge find to sit with the widow during the verdict?

4. What does Bosch state was never found at the scenes of the Dollmaker and the Follower's murders?

5. Who finds Bosch in Ray Mora's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the scam that Bremmer accuses Chandler of running?

2. Where does the task force find evidence to convict Bremmer?

3. What is Bosch surprised to find when he enters court in the beginning of Chapter 30?

4. Why is Bosch tense when the phone rings in the beginning of Chapter 26?

5. What initial evidence is gathered from Bremmer to file for warrants?

6. Why is Dr. Locke excited about the latest developments in the case?

7. How does the surveillance team learn that Mora is in the house with Bosch?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 21, what is going through Bosch's head as he gets in his car?

9. What does Bosch do since he can not be with Sylvia?

10. What does Dr. Locke suggest about the videos as trophies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Bosch violates police procedure a few times in this book. What are his reasons for doing so? Why was he not reprimanded for other times he violated police procedure? Finally, do you think he was justified in doing so?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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