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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 is the only woman to have survived being abducted by the Dollmaker?

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

3. What is the conference room at the Parker Center also known as for the current investigation?

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

5. What is unique about Bosch telling Sylvia he loves her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why won't Chandler give Bosch the note from the killer?

2. Why does Bosch follow Bremmer home in Chapter 31?

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

4. Why is the death of the student so devastating?

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

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

7. Why does Bremmer think Chandler is so slick?

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

9. What does the surveillance team do while Bosch is picking the lock to Mora's house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 relationship between Bosch and Sylvia is somewhat strained. Discuss steps Sylvia takes to work on this relationship. Discuss those steps taken by Bosch. How does this relationship change from the beginning of the book to the end?

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