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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 would Assistant Chief Irving want to cover up the possible murder of Moore?

2. It's Cal Moore who first tells Harry about Black Ice. What is Ice?

3. What does Harry realize about Rickard as they process the arrest of the young drug dealer?

4. Harry is asked to meet with his Lieutenant in his office. What is the nickname for his office?

5. What do Bosch and Rickard decide to do with the young drug dealer after he is arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harry learn about the way sterilized fruit flies are shipped to the United States from Mexico?

2. Why does Harry begin to dislike Rickard after they bust the teenager for possession?

3. What is the BANG squad?

4. In Chapters 9 and 10, what is bothering Teresa?

5. Why does Harry's possible identification of the Juan Doe in Chapter 13 confirm that the three cases might be related?

6. Give at least two reasons that foreshadow the fact that Harry will go to Mexico.

7. Why does the kid think that Harry must be being nice to him? Is he correct?

8. What is Rickard doing when he calls Harry in Chapter 11?

9. What was unusual about the fruit flies found in the autopsy, according to Teresa Corazon?

10. Describe the work environment in Harry's police station.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tunnels and a castle play important plot roles in this story, but also serve a symbolic function. In a detailed analysis, describe how the reader encounters each symbol, what the symbols mean, if they change in meaning as the plot progresses, and what each has to do with the character of Cal Moore.

Essay Topic 2

Narration and dialogue are the two ways Michael Connelly tells this story. Write and essay in which you:

1) Describe the narrative style of this book,

2) Describe Connolly's approach to dialogue, and

3) Pick whether you think more information in this book is conveyed to the reader in the narration or in the dialogue.

Note that there is no correct answer to 3: it is necessary to pick a side and offer persuasive textual argumentation.

Essay Topic 3

A major psychological theme of this book is family, particularly as it has to do with the characterization of Cal Moore. Offer examples of Connolly's theme of family, and explain how it contributes to the plot and conflict structure of this book. Your essay should feature strong argumentative evidence.

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