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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 Mrs. Kincaid say she did after learning Harris was innocent?

2. Why does Sheehan say he brought Harris in for questioning during the Kincaid investigation?

3. How does Harry escape the crowd of rioters in Chapter 40?

4. Why does the press ask about Sheehan's release at the final press conference?

5. Where does Harry ask Mrs. Kincaid to meet him after they talk for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Harry looks over Elias' case files again before giving them to Entrenkin?

2. What happens when Harry visits Harris for the first time?

3. How does Charlotte's Web incriminate Sam Kincaid?

4. Why are Harry's partners upset about the second press conference?

5. What does Mrs. Kincaid tell Harry when he meets with her at her old house?

6. What does Sheehan tell Harry about the Black Warrior case when they meet for drinks?

7. What does Harry think Elias was assuming about Harris' fingerprints on Stacey Kincaid's notebook?

8. Why is Sheehan a suspect in the Elias murder case?

9. How does Rider link the dominatrix's website with the Kincaid case?

10. What does Harry learn from meeting with Elias' staff in Chapter 16?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Harry to another police officer in the novel. Keep in mind their motives, methods, emotions, and impact on their community.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Elias as a tragic hero. Does he meet the definition of the term? Why/why not?

Essay Topic 3

Several characters are reluctant to talk to the police in "Angels Flight". Examine three of these instances, comparing their reasons for being reluctant, their personalities in general, and the final outcome. Were the characters right in their weariness to talk to police?

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