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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. Where do the members supposedly come from?

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

4. According to Lemouz the best kind of rally usually involves which of the following?

5. What is the setting for the opening of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Boxer analyzes the scene, what is her conclusion about the murder?

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

8. How does the reader get the impression that Boxer works far too many hours in her job?

9. Where does the next murder take place? Who goes to investigate?

10. What does Boxer do immediately after leaving X/L? What is the result?

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 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 3

Michelle, the Lightowers' nanny, kidnaps their six-month-old baby. What was the reason for Michelle's action? Do you think it was to protect the baby or was it for some other reason? How did Malcolm feel about the baby? What was Michelle's plan? What happened to the baby? Where was it found? What would you have done if you were Michelle? Explain.

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