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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. Where does Bosch decide to go after visiting Dr. Locke in Chapter 13?

2. Based on the evidence Dr. Locke examines during Chapter 14, what conclusion does he begin to draw?

3. In Chapter 8, who does Bosch contact seeking information about the victim?

4. How long do the police estimate Rebecca Kaminski has been dead?

5. Why does Bosch want to examine the rape kits from victims seven and eleven?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sylvia bothered by finding out about Bosch's mother's death?

2. Why is it decided that the copycat killer must be someone close to the case?

3. Based on the conversation between Bosch and Sylvia, how could their relationship be described?

4. How do Harry Bosch and Sylvia meet?

5. Why is Harry Bosch being sued in the beginning of Chapter 1?

6. In the beginning of Chapter 13, what are Bosch and Sylvia doing together?

7. Why does Bosch feel the pieces fit for Mora being the second killer?

8. In Chapter 15, what is Judge Keys warning to Bosch?

9. What is the topic of discussion in the Judge's chambers at the beginning of Chapter 17?

10. Why doesn't Belk want to ask for a continuance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trust is an interesting minor theme throughout this story. One example of mistrust was between Bosch and Chandler. Despite this, Bosch was the first to suspect she was in trouble when she did not show up for court. What does this action say about Bosch's character? Does this say anything about their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

When Irving apologizes to Bosch for his testimony, Bosch suspects that he may have known his mother. Why does Bosch think this and how does this change his feelings toward Irving?

Essay Topic 3

Chandler paints the picture that Bosch is a rouge police officer. Based on the information she has to tell the jury, do you think she is successful in doing this? Why is there little Bosch can do to defend himself during this trial?

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