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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. What does Bosch think about what happened to Church?

2. What is Bosch's code designation for the surveillance team?

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

4. What does Bosch do once inside his car?

5. How much overweight is Belf?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What choice is Mora given while handcuffed in his own house?

8. What does Bosch learn about the only witness to the Dollmaker?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Chandler paints the picture that Bosch is a rouge police officer. Based on the information she has to tell the jury, do you think she is successful in doing this? Why is there little Bosch can do to defend himself during this trial?

Essay Topic 3

There are some instances of forgiveness throughout the story. For example, Bosch forgives Edgar for his betrayal. Why do some of the characters in this book forgive others? Is the forgiveness given to some characters different than that given to other? Explain your answer.

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