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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 civil case does Sheehan lose in court?

2. In Chapter 26, who does Harry want search warrants for?

3. Where does Harry pull evidence from the Dobb case?

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

5. What does a reporter ask Harry at the second press conference?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What upsets Harry most about the fire in the shopping center?

3. Why do Harry and his team search the Kincaid residence in Chapter 32?

4. After the FBI join the Elias case, what deal does Harry make with them?

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

6. What happens after Eleanor loses her job?

7. What do Harry and Edgar learn about the car wash subpoena when they visit the car wash?

8. What does Harry warn the FBI about the Elias case?

9. In Chapter 27, what does Harry tell Irving and Lindell?

10. In Chapter 17, what does Entrenkin tell Harry about the Black Warrior case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Harry the hero of this novel? How does the author create Harry to be a hero from the beginning? What keeps Harry realistic?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two of the investigations that take place in this novel. Consider who is working on them, the methods they use, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 3

What role do marriages play in this novel? How are marriages defined? How do they impact character and plot development?

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