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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 item of Michelle's does Cindy admire?

2. Which character receives a second email from the killers?

3. What item belonging to the missing person is found?

4. Which of the characters seems to be missing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What news does Boxer receive on her way back to San Francisco? Who delivers the news?

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

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

9. What happens when Boxer first goes after Danko?

10. What conversation takes place when Boxer and Molinari leave Tracchio's office?

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

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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