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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. Boxer and others are unable to stop which of the following from taking place?

2. Danko and Malcolm discuss what upcoming event?

3. Boxer receives ribbing from her co-workers regarding which of the following?

4. What was the name of the prominent figure that was killed during the massacre?

5. Who was killed by the latest bomb at the shopping center?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is inside the house? What is the result of the capture?

3. The story turns to one of the newer radicals mentioned in the story. Who is the radical and where does he place the next bomb?

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

5. The Berkley cops call Boxer with some information regarding the radicals. What is the news?

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

7. What interesting piece of information does Molinari share with Boxer regarding the Rincon explosion?

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the link between the Dankos and the case. Why does Boxer question the eldest Danko? What does Boxer learn during the interview? Which members of the Danko family have survived? Explain the former case, Charles Danko's alleged death and relationship to the murder investigation. Is dad telling the truth?What does Boxer uncover? How? Is Charles Danko responsible for the murders? If so, did Danko work alone or did he have help? How does Jill relate to the Dankos? What happens next?

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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