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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. Who stands by and watches the explosion?

2. What happens to the admired item?

3. Claire asks Boxer to meet her at what location?

4. Who receives an email from the killers?

5. What is Molinari's title within the agency?

Short Essay Questions

1. Chapter 41 focuses on which character? What is surprising about the character's trip to the SFPD?

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

3. Who does Boxer interview regarding Michelle's whereabouts? Who gives Boxer an address?

4. What is the setting used in the beginning of the book? What time frame is used?

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

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

7. What is unusual about the dosage of poison given to the victim?

8. Why does Boxer find it necessary to be wary of overtures of friendship made by Cindy?

9. What information does Boxer receive when she meets with the Berkley cops?

10. Boxer decides that she needs help on the investigation. Who does Boxer call in to help? What is the first step?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cindy is a part of the Women's Murder Club and also a friend to Lindsay, Claire, and Jill. Cindy is also a reporter. How does Cindy separate her friendships and work? Is it possible that one does not interfere with the other? What might happen if Cindy prints news before Boxer wants it to be released to the public? Could the work interfere with Boxer's work as well as the relationship? How would you handle the situation? Do you think the friendship will survive? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Cindy gives Boxer information about Berkley. What is Cindy's connection to Berkley? Who is Professor Lemouz? How does Cindy know the professor? Why is Lemouz a good person to interview? What is Boxer's opinion of Lemouz? Is the opinion correct? What is Lemouz's role in the story? How important is Lemouz in regards to the killings? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Lindsay, Cindy, Jill and Claire are the Women's Murder Club. Each woman brings something unique to the table. Compare and contrast the four women and their roles in the club.

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