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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 seems to be missing from the crime scene?
2. What item is refused upon Lindsay's request?
3. Where did the confrontation take place?
4. Who calls Molinari during his dinner with Boxer?
5. Boxer receives what in relation to the professor at Berkley?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Boxer respond when the townhouse she is admiring explodes?
2. How does the reader get the impression that Boxer works far too many hours in her job?
3. Why does Claire call Boxer to the morgue? What has been learned about Bengosian?
4. What does Boxer do immediately after leaving X/L? What is the result?
5. Why does Boxer find it necessary to be wary of overtures of friendship made by Cindy?
6. What happens when Cindy receives the email? What does she do?
7. What information does Boxer receive when she meets with the Berkley cops?
8. Discuss Boxer's visit to Jill's office. What is Jill's mood? Why?
9. Where does the next murder take place? Who goes to investigate?
10. What is unusual about the dosage of poison given to the victim?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Discuss the role of Joe Molinari in the murder case. Who is Molinari? For what agency does Molinari work? What is his job position? How does Molinari become involved in the investigation? How does his involvement affect Boxer's case? Can the two work together and achieve positive results? Is there an issue between local law enforcement and the feds in regards to this case? How does Molinari feel about Boxer on a professional level? How does Boxer feel about Molinari? Do you think it is wise for the couple to get involved while on the case? Do you think it is wise to be involved at all? Explain.
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