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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. Which of the characters was the bombing victim connected to regarding his own death?

2. What is the surname of the man being interviewed by Boxer?

3. What is Charles Danko's profession?

4. Who takes extra time to create a formal meal at home?

5. Who contacts Boxer regarding Michelle's whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Boxer begins to make links between former victims and the Danko case. Who is connected? Where is the person located?

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

4. Chapter 59 reverts to Cindy at the newspaper office. What are Cindy's feelings about the case?

5. Cindy interrupts the teasing in the bullpen by informing Boxer of what news?

6. What is about to happen at the G-8 Summit? What information may save the day?

7. Cindy calls to tell Boxer about another email received from August Spies. What does the email say? Who is involved?

8. What incident takes place at Jill's home in Chapter 52?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The story talks a lot about radicals. What are radicals? Who are they? Why are the radicals referred to as "weathermen" by Molinari? Is there a special meaning to the name August Spies? Is there any relation between the radicals and the KGB? Explain. Also explain the history of the KGB in Russia and America. Has the presence of the KGB and/or radicals changed since the end of the Cold War? Explain.

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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