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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 confronts Edgar, what does Bosch tell Edger he must do as soon as the investigation is over?

2. How does Bosch enter Mora's house while he is out for the night?

3. What does Bosch admit about Sylvia being at court earlier that day?

4. What name does Bremmer use to rent a locker in Culver City?

5. What suit does Chandler wear that Bosch figures is her lucky suit?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bosch confirm the existence of a note given to Chandler?

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

4. Why does Mora think the killer will strike soon?

5. Why does Bremmer think Chandler is so slick?

6. At what point does Bosch realize that Bremmer knows he is caught?

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

8. In Chapter 32, why is the front page story ironic?

9. Why does Bosch suggest they take Georgia to the narcotics unit?

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

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

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 beginning of this story is very dark and depressing. Discuss the setting at the end of the story. How does the author paint the picture of this change in scene?

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