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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 does Ray Mora claim to be the Follower?

2. Where is the reporter from who called Sylvia?

3. Why do Sheehan and Opelt gag Mora with a towel and electrical tape?

4. Where does Bosch learn Dr. Locke was supposed to be?

5. As Bosch is leaving his meeting he sees Edgar, where does Bosch think Edgar is going?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bremmer think Chandler is so slick?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Irving keep Bosch back after the meeting?

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 are a number of mistakes in Bosch's case, most of them made by Belk. Discuss the many mistakes Belk makes during this case. Do you think these mistakes are intentional? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

From the time Bosch realizes there was more than one killer, there are a couple theories as to who the second killer might be. How do each of these suspects fit the description of the killer and why did it take so long for Bosch to realize the killer was Bremmer? What does Bremmer do or not do to avoid detection for so long?

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