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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 following is requested by Molinari?

2. Who/What seems to be the connection between Jill and August Spies?

3. Where do the women of the Murder Club spend the night?

4. Who interrupts Boxer's evening with Molinari?

5. What sound is heard while Boxer and Danko fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. While the agents face off with Hardaway, what is Danko doing in the city? What are Danko's thoughts?

2. What happens when Boxer first goes after Danko?

3. Although Lemouz offers little to no help to the police he does discuss an old incident. What is the incident? How does it relate?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who shoots the Vice President? Where does the woman work?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cindy gives Boxer information about Berkley. What is Cindy's connection to Berkley? Who is Professor Lemouz? How does Cindy know the professor? Why is Lemouz a good person to interview? What is Boxer's opinion of Lemouz? Is the opinion correct? What is Lemouz's role in the story? How important is Lemouz in regards to the killings? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Homeland Security Deputy Director Joe Molinari and Chief Anthony Tracchio have similar jobs in that they are both in charge yet have bosses to answer to in regards to the murder cases in San Francisco and Portland. Compare and contrast the working style of the two men. Which has more freedom? Which has more authority in the investigation? How does each man relate to Boxer during the investigation?

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