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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter, Harry is thinking about an animal he is attempting to feed and has named "Timido." What kind of animal is it?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A coyote.
(c) A chicken.
(d) His dog.

2. What odd thing does Teresa find in the Juan Doe's ears?
(a) Residue from heroin.
(b) Insect eggs.
(c) Clay.
(d) Brown dust from wheat.

3. Why does Harry think homicides more difficult to solve in Hollywood?
(a) Movie stars are more vicious.
(b) Drug dealers are very influential.
(c) There are more serial killers.
(d) Less of the victims know their killers before death.

4. Why would Assistant Chief Irving want to cover up the possible murder of Moore?
(a) If Moore's death was ruled a suicide, his wife might not be allowed to collect his life insurance benefits.
(b) If Moore was involved in any corrupt activities that led to his death, it could bring shame upon the police department.
(c) If Moore's death was ruled a murder, Irving could be implicated.
(d) An high unsolved murder rate would be bad for the department's statistics.

5. When they meet up on stage in this novel the first time, what does Moore's wife accuse Harry of?
(a) Not caring enough about the murder.
(b) Allowing TV reporters to tell her of her husband's death so Harry won't have to.
(c) Taking bribes to avoid finding answers in the case.
(d) Quitting from her late husand's investigatory team.

Short Answer Questions

1. Harry finds Hollywood depressing. Why?

2. What does Moore's wife hint might have been reason her husband committed suicide?

3. As Harry begins to review all of Porter's case, what does he decide to do?

4. Why does Teresa conclude that Moore's death was not a homicide?

5. What cases does Harry decide to focus on first?

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