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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 was the name of the riot referenced by Lemouz?

2. To what city does Boxer travel to interview the man?

3. Which prominent group was arrested by federal agents nearly thirty years ago?

4. What is the name of the shopping center visited by Robert?

5. Where does Boxer first spot Danko?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Danko visits Malcolm to talk about the cause. What do the men discuss? What is Danko's motto?

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

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

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

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

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

Ricin poisoning is used throughout the story. What is Ricin? How is it obtained? How does one use Ricin to poison someone? Is there an antidote? What are the symptoms of and treatments for Ricin poisoning? How does Claire know the poison used is rRcin? Does the type of poison give any clues to the case? 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

While showering away the grime from the fire, Boxer thinks about re-entering the dating world. What is the root of Boxer's hesitation? What might cause Boxer to avoid dating? Is it difficult for someone to date a person that works in law enforcement? Why? What do you think happened to Boxer's last relationship? Was there anyone to blame? Explain.

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