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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 types of agencies are called in by Boxer?

2. What kind of service has hired the women to work?

3. What was the friend doing when the news came?

4. What is the name of the friend with Boxer?

5. Boxer receives what in relation to the professor at Berkley?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the main topic discussed when the Women's Murder Club gets together for dinner? What is the resolution to the problem?

6. Why does Claire call Boxer to the morgue? What has been learned about Bengosian?

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

8. How does Boxer respond when the townhouse she is admiring explodes?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Joe Molinari in the murder case. Who is Molinari? For what agency does Molinari work? What is his job position? How does Molinari become involved in the investigation? How does his involvement affect Boxer's case? Can the two work together and achieve positive results? Is there an issue between local law enforcement and the feds in regards to this case? How does Molinari feel about Boxer on a professional level? How does Boxer feel about Molinari? Do you think it is wise for the couple to get involved while on the case? Do you think it is wise to be involved at all? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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