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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 learned about Charlotte Lightower?

2. Who originally makes the connection to Berkley?

3. The agency believes that members of which of the following groups are involved?

4. What item is refused upon Lindsay's request?

5. What is the profession of this particular friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What information does Boxer receive when she returns to the police station? Who delivers the news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ricin poisoning is used throughout the story. What is Ricin? How is it obtained? How does one use Ricin to poison someone? Is there an antidote? What are the symptoms of and treatments for Ricin poisoning? How does Claire know the poison used is rRcin? Does the type of poison give any clues to the case? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

August Spies contacted Cindy on several occasions. Why? Why would the organization contact a reporter rather than trying to get straight to Boxer? Do you think it was a ploy to get press coverage from the media? Explain. How did Boxer feel about the contact? Could Boxer forbid Cindy to talk to the killers? Could Boxer prevent Cindy from using any of the information in newspaper articles? What might happen if Cindy used the information from August Spies without Boxer's permission?

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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