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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. How has Gloria's murder been captured?

2. Who is Terry's doctor?

3. What has James Noone agreed to do for Terry and Jaye?

4. Who has a difficult time watching the murder on tape?

5. How does Terry feel about yelling at Buddy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bolotov choose to attack Terry?

2. Why do police rarely use hypnotism in their investigations?

3. What makes Terry reconsider his weekend plans?

4. Why is Terry surprised to see Graciela and Raymond at his door step?

5. As Terry begins to go through all of the Cordell case information, what does he notice about the items?

6. What was Terry's job before he retired?

7. At the beginning of Chapter 7, where does Terry meet Graciela to give her an upgrade on the case?

8. After his meeting with Graciela, how does Terry feel?

9. Who is responsible for solving Gloria's case and how do they react to Terry's desire for involvement?

10. After visiting VGC (Video GraFX Consultants) and Deltona Clocks, where does Terry go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Blood Work, Terry is set up by the killer. The Code Killer plants many pieces of evidence to ensure that Terry will be accused of all the killings.

1. Why was the FBI so quick to jump on Terry as the murderer?

2. Examine Terry's actions after her he accused. Does he do anything to take suspicion away from himself?

3. How was the FBI lazy at first regarding the cases but then two quick to judge Terry?

Essay Topic 2

1. Explain why the pace of a mystery novel is essential to the story.

2. Analyze how Connelly chooses to reveal important details.

3. How does this establish the plot and keep the reader constantly surprised.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Graciela's character?

What is the driving force of this powerful woman and how does she use her grief to help her through a difficult time?

How do Graciela and Gloria seem to be similar?

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