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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. Boxer receives what in relation to the professor at Berkley?

2. Who summons Boxer to come to the morgue?

3. What item of Michelle's is found at the scene of the crime?

4. Boxer stops to admire which of the following on the way home?

5. Who stands by and watches the explosion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Claire calls Lindsay and asks to meet. Where does Claire want to meet? What information does she have for Boxer?

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

4. In Chapter 42 Boxer meets a major player in the investigation. Who is it? What is the character's role?

5. Chapter 41 focuses on which character? What is surprising about the character's trip to the SFPD?

6. Why does Claire call Boxer to the morgue? What has been learned about Bengosian?

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

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

9. How does the reader get the impression that Boxer works far too many hours in her job?

10. What is Malcolm doing at the time? How does it affect Michelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jill is having difficulty with her overbearing husband and often hides out at the office so she does not have to go home. Discuss Jill's situation. Is it surprising that someone like Jill can be the victim of domestic abuse? Explain. What would you do in Jill's shoes? How does Lindsay react to the husband's behavior? Do you think Lindsay was out of line when she talked to the man? What would you do in that situation? What was the husband's reaction? Do you think he would have changed his behavior if Jill had lived? 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

Boxer is a homicide detective that also bears the rank of lieutenant. Explain why it might be improper for the other detectives, like Jacobi and Cappy, to tease Boxer about her personal life. What is the hierarchy of the department of homicide detectives? What type of punishment might be given for insubordination? Why isn't Boxer offended by the remarks?

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