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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 is the name of the friend who could also gain valuable inside information from Lindsay?

2. Which person or group disagrees with Lindsay about the connection to the murders in San Francisco?

3. How many women are interviewed with the hope they know Michelle?

4. Which victim is currently being examined?

5. Who scares Jill enough to make her hide in the office?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the importance of the Lightowers' nanny at this point? Why is it important to locate her?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Jill is having difficulty with her overbearing husband and often hides out at the office so she does not have to go home. Discuss Jill's situation. Is it surprising that someone like Jill can be the victim of domestic abuse? Explain. What would you do in Jill's shoes? How does Lindsay react to the husband's behavior? Do you think Lindsay was out of line when she talked to the man? What would you do in that situation? What was the husband's reaction? Do you think he would have changed his behavior if Jill had lived? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

As a detective and a lieutenant, Boxer is in an unusual position. She ranks above her old partner, Jacobi, and must command respect of the other homicide detectives in the squad without alienating anyone. Explain how Lindsay is able to juggle the duties and the working relationships with the men. Examine Boxer's rank and authority regarding Jacobi, Cappy, and Traccio. Do the men respect and cooperate with Boxer? Explain.

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