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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. The email recipient is told to do what about the communication?

2. What item is carefully examined by the police?

3. Who originally makes the connection to Berkley?

4. What is the name of Boxer's friend working at home when she learns of the problem?

5. The killers claim that the killings are connected to which event?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the gist of the call received by Boxer? What does the caller want Boxer to know?

2. When Boxer analyzes the scene, what is her conclusion about the murder?

3. Where does the next murder take place? Who goes to investigate?

4. What is unusual about the dosage of poison given to the victim?

5. Boxer decides that she needs help on the investigation. Who does Boxer call in to help? What is the first step?

6. Lindsay decides to take Jill's problem into her own hands. How does she do it?

7. What is the importance of the Lightowers' nanny at this point? Why is it important to locate her?

8. Chapter 37 begins with Cindy receiving an email at the newspaper. Who is the email from and what does it say?

9. What does Boxer do immediately after leaving X/L? What is the result?

10. Discuss Boxer's visit to Jill's office. What is Jill's mood? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

August Spies contacted Cindy on several occasions. Why? Why would the organization contact a reporter rather than trying to get straight to Boxer? Do you think it was a ploy to get press coverage from the media? Explain. How did Boxer feel about the contact? Could Boxer forbid Cindy to talk to the killers? Could Boxer prevent Cindy from using any of the information in newspaper articles? What might happen if Cindy used the information from August Spies without Boxer's permission?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Cindy receives an e-mail regarding another August Spies attack. What were the details of the attack? What/who was found? Who was the victim? How do Lindsay, Claire and Cindy react to the scene? How would you react? What is their initial impression? Do you agree? Why was that particular victim chosen? Was the reason for the death made clear? Explain Boxer's next step.

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