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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. The Medical Examiner refers to the cause of death as being which of the following?

2. Which victim is currently being examined?

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

4. What is the abuser's end goal in attacking another person?

5. Who summons Boxer to come to the morgue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Claire calls Lindsay and asks to meet. Where does Claire want to meet? What information does she have for Boxer?

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

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

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

5. Chapter 37 begins with Cindy receiving an email at the newspaper. Who is the email from and what does it say?

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

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

8. What is ironic about Jill's situation with her husband?

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

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

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

Discuss the pros and cons of the relationship between Joe and Lindsay. Is the relationship a good idea? Explain. How might the relationship affect their work on the current case? How might it affect future cases? Is there any way that the relationship could work? How would they handle the bi-coastal situation?

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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