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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. Where is the reporter from who called Sylvia?

2. What is the verdict in Bosch's case?

3. How many more missing women has Ray Mora found that fit the description of the murdered women?

4. How is Bremmer's mother described?

5. Bosch sees a group of homeless people walking down the street, Where does he suspect they are headed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Bosch open up to Sylvia in Chapter 21?

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

6. What does Bosch do to try to protect Sylvia?

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

8. What does Bosch suspect has happened to Chandler when she does not show up for court?

9. During a task force meeting, as Bosch discusses his second killer theory, how receptive are the others?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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