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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. What kind of rally is attended by Boxer?

2. Which of the following groups is involved in the upcoming event?

3. Who goes along to a hotel room with a strange woman?

4. Who informs Boxer of the tip received at police headquarters?

5. What is the name of Lightower's somewhat questionable business?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 42 Boxer meets a major player in the investigation. Who is it? What is the character's role?

2. Cindy makes a discovery at Berkley regarding a suspicious character. Who is it? What does Boxer think of the man?

3. Discuss the introduction of Claire. What is her relationship to Boxer?

4. How does the reader get the impression that Boxer works far too many hours in her job?

5. What happens when Cindy receives the email? What does she do?

6. Who observes the explosion from afar? What is the person's interest in the disaster? Why is the person pleased?

7. Discuss Boxer's visit to Jill's office. What is Jill's mood? Why?

8. What is the gist of the call received by Boxer? What does the caller want Boxer to know?

9. What does Boxer do immediately after leaving X/L? What is the result?

10. What is Malcolm doing at the time? How does it affect Michelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cindy receives an e-mail regarding another August Spies attack. What were the details of the attack? What/who was found? Who was the victim? How do Lindsay, Claire and Cindy react to the scene? How would you react? What is their initial impression? Do you agree? Why was that particular victim chosen? Was the reason for the death made clear? Explain Boxer's next step.

Essay Topic 2

Michelle, the Lightowers' nanny, kidnaps their six-month-old baby. What was the reason for Michelle's action? Do you think it was to protect the baby or was it for some other reason? How did Malcolm feel about the baby? What was Michelle's plan? What happened to the baby? Where was it found? What would you have done if you were Michelle? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

While showering away the grime from the fire, Boxer thinks about re-entering the dating world. What is the root of Boxer's hesitation? What might cause Boxer to avoid dating? Is it difficult for someone to date a person that works in law enforcement? Why? What do you think happened to Boxer's last relationship? Was there anyone to blame? Explain.

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