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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. Why does Villabona recognize the name that stands out to him during the name search?

2. After Bosch hears the information from Ernst's background check, what does Bosch postulate?

3. What documents does Bosch find from the FBI jacket?

4. What does Bosch learn about the recorder?

5. What does the injured Bosch do when he hears footsteps?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what occurs when Bosch and Wish go to Binh's store.

2. How does Rourke respond after the car is pulled over?

3. After they receive the information about Binh, about what with regard to Meadows's and Binh's involvement do they postulate?

4. Where are Bosch and Wish after they visit BHS&L and what occurs there?

5. What pieces of the mystery does Wish appear to be solving as Bosch is in the hospital?

6. What occurs during the conversation between Bosch and Irving which Bosch is in the hospital?

7. As Bosch crouches near Sharkey's body, what are some of the thoughts going through his head?

8. When Bosch is exasperated while in the hospital, what does he decide to do?

9. Explain what Rourke says to Bosch about why Meadows died.

10. After Wish checks in with Rourke after Rourke has unveiled his plan, what does Wish report to Bosch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that summarizes the plot of the novel. Be sure to include the setting, exposition, conflict, crisis, climax, denouement, and falling action that were included in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

There are several points in the novel that could be considered the climax. At which point do you think is the climax? Use examples to support your conclusion.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that describes the setting of the novel. Why do you think that the author chose Southern California as the place for the novel to unfold? With regard to the time in which the novel takes place, is there a historical reason for the novel being placed there?

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