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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 surname of the man being interviewed by Boxer?

2. What initials are found engraved onto the briefcase?

3. Danko and Malcolm discuss what upcoming event?

4. What item is quickly changed at the house after a conflict?

5. What information does Boxer learn about Charles Danko?

Short Essay Questions

1. What incident is thought to be tied to the August Spies case? What happens?

2. Chapter 78 opens in a hidden command center within the city of San Francisco. What are the agents attempting to do? What is the final decision on the action?

3. Where do Boxer and Claire begin the search for Jill? What do they find?

4. What is Boxer's reaction to the phone conversation she has with Jill?

5. Boxer and Molinari plan to have dinner together at Boxer's house. What interrupts the evening?

6. What happens when Boxer finally catches up to Danko?

7. What is happening while Boxer makes her way to the Summit? What is Boxer's biggest problem at this time?

8. Danko visits Malcolm to talk about the cause. What do the men discuss? What is Danko's motto?

9. Where do agents gather to try and locate one of the radicals? Who is in attendance?

10. Boxer leaves the command center as soon as she receives the news that there has been another explosion. What item is found and how it is identified?

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

Discuss the role of Joe Molinari in the murder case. Who is Molinari? For what agency does Molinari work? What is his job position? How does Molinari become involved in the investigation? How does his involvement affect Boxer's case? Can the two work together and achieve positive results? Is there an issue between local law enforcement and the feds in regards to this case? How does Molinari feel about Boxer on a professional level? How does Boxer feel about Molinari? Do you think it is wise for the couple to get involved while on the case? Do you think it is wise to be involved at all? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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