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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 Bosch is leaving his meeting he sees Edgar, where does Bosch think Edgar is going?

2. Where does Bosch go after visiting with Dr. Locke, in Chapter 24?

3. How late was Bosch to court at the beginning of Chapter 30?

4. Where does Bosch threaten to take Mora's phone book?

5. Why excuse does Edgar give Bosch for being the leak?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bosch confirm the existence of a note given to Chandler?

2. In Chapter 32, why is the front page story ironic?

3. What does the surveillance team do while Bosch is picking the lock to Mora's house?

4. What does Chandler suggest about Bosch's character by mentioning his lack of character witnesses?

5. What does Bosch suspect has happened to Chandler when she does not show up for court?

6. Why does Irving keep Bosch back after the meeting?

7. Why is the death of the student so devastating?

8. What is the scam that Bremmer accuses Chandler of running?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 29, why does Bosch race toward Sylvia's house?

10. During a task force meeting, as Bosch discusses his second killer theory, how receptive are the others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of Bosch's coworkers are put in a bad position because they have to testify in Bosch's case. Does this affect of Bosch's relationship with any of these coworkers? If so how? Does any good come from coworkers testifying in this case? If so, discuss the dynamics of these relationships.

Essay Topic 2

The one eye witness to the killer, Georgia, is mentioned throughout the book. One problem the police have is getting her to identify the killer. How does this character represent the difficulties the police have finding the killer? Specifically, it seems that the answer is just beyond their reach, why can't they catch him?

Essay Topic 3

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

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