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

2. Boxer is introduced to which character in the beginning of Part 3?

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

4. What happens to the admired item?

5. What is the occupation of this particular friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Professor Lemouz claims that protests often turn violent for more than one reason. What are the reasons? Are the reasons valid? Do you agree or disagree with Lemouz? Give examples of peaceful and violent protests. Which are more successful? Does location play a part in the success or failure of a protest? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Boxer is a homicide detective that also bears the rank of lieutenant. Explain why it might be improper for the other detectives, like Jacobi and Cappy, to tease Boxer about her personal life. What is the hierarchy of the department of homicide detectives? What type of punishment might be given for insubordination? Why isn't Boxer offended by the remarks?

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