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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 is set to make a speech at an important event in San Francisco?

2. Boxer finds that she is unable to do what?

3. What initials are found engraved onto the briefcase?

4. What was the occupation of Jill's father?

5. The case of the contaminated water takes place in which location?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

6. What does Malcolm do in regards to Michelle? What object is involved?

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

8. 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?

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

10. What information does the man have to give to Boxer and Molinari? Is it helpful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Although there is great personal risk in entering a burning building, Lindsay Boxer operates on instinct at the Lightower home. Explain the difference between instinct and training, particularly as it relates to police work. What might have happened if Lindsay had not been at the scene? What might have happened if Lindsay had waited for emergency services to arrive? What possible danger did Lindsay face by going into the building unprepared?

Essay Topic 3

Jill is having difficulty with her overbearing husband and often hides out at the office so she does not have to go home. Discuss Jill's situation. Is it surprising that someone like Jill can be the victim of domestic abuse? Explain. What would you do in Jill's shoes? How does Lindsay react to the husband's behavior? Do you think Lindsay was out of line when she talked to the man? What would you do in that situation? What was the husband's reaction? Do you think he would have changed his behavior if Jill had lived? Explain.

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