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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. As calls begin to come in about the victim's identity, what do more than one caller say about her?

2. As Bosch stares at the photos of the murder victim, what does he realize about the murderer?

3. Why does Gallery call in a report to the police?

4. How many times does Bosch shoot Church?

5. How long has Bosch been a police officer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Bosch follow the phone leads about the victim?

5. What mistakes are revealed about Bosch's actions on the day Norman Church was murdered?

6. Why is Bosch upset to learn that Rebecca was alive two years ago?

7. What is Bosch most nervous about when being questioned by Chandler?

8. How does Dr. Locke rationalize the notion of a second killer?

9. What is the cardinal mistake Belk makes during the trial?

10. In Chapter 4, why does Harry Bosch tell Sylvia he won't be over?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a stark contrast between Chandler and Sylvia and the murder victim. Do you think this contrast is intentional? If so, why would the author include this element in the story? If not, explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Looking at the court case Bosch is facing, what would be the most important elements to the lawyers for each side?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Bosch and Sylvia is somewhat strained. Discuss steps Sylvia takes to work on this relationship. Discuss those steps taken by Bosch. How does this relationship change from the beginning of the book to the end?

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