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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 is the woman's professional name?
2. What is the name of the reference given to Lucas by his old friend?
3. Druze breaks into a house belonging to the _____.
4. What is the woman's profession?
5. What drug did Bekker take just before the service?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Bekker ask Druze to look at a line up of photos? What types of photos are they? What is Druze's reaction?
2. How does the lover react after Druze leaves the scene?
3. Who is Loverboy? What is his first action in the investigation?
4. Who is Carlo Druze? Describe his personality and motives.
5. What is Michael Bekker's course of action before going to his wife's funeral?
6. Lucas goes to visit Elle Kruger. Who is Elle Kruger?
7. What is Lucas' next move in trying to locate Bekker's killer? What does Lucas learn?
8. Describe the scene that takes place at Stephanie's funeral. What is the atmosphere?
9. Who does Lucas see at the press conference?
10. Examine the reaction of the lover when he walks in on Druze.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "Eyes of Prey." Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.
Discuss Sandford's use of Minnesota for the setting in the Lucas Davenport series. Why do you think Sandford chose Minnesota? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Minnesota? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Davenport and the rest of the characters? Explain.
Davenport is well known as a successful video game inventor. Discuss how Davenport got into the business. What was the original idea? How are video games developed? What kinds of games are Davenport's specialty? Is it expensive to develop a game? Where does Davenport do his work? Who helps Davenport test the games? How do you think the video game business affects Davenport's police work? Do you think Davenport will stay with the business as well as the police force? If not, which job will he quit?
Davenport is often viewed as a rogue cop, one who does not play by the book. Discuss this behavior. How is Davenport's method helpful to his work? How might it hinder or jeopardize an investigation? How do Davenport's colleagues feel about his behavior? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Does Daniel know about Davenport's antics? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Daniel, Elle, Jennifer, Sarah, and his colleagues change in future books?
Essay Topic 3
In "Eyes of Prey" it becomes clear early on that the eyes of each victim represent something special to Michael Bekker. Examine Bekker's obsession with the eyes. Is there a specific reason Bekker wants the eyes of each victim removed? Is there something from Bekker's past that causes the behavior? Is there some religious connotation? Are the eyes a metaphor for something deeper? Explain.
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