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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 word is used to describe the artist?

2. Who sees the attack?

3. What distinctive characteristic of the killer's is reported to Lucas?

4. Who does Lucas talk to about the phone call?

5. Which of the following rules out George as Loverboy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What alerts Lucas and Del to a possible problem with Cassie? What does Lucas find at the apartment?

2. How does Lucas intend to learn more about Bekker's personal life and activities? Who does Del recommend as a potential source of information?

3. What picture arrives at the station? Who sent it? What about the picture is unusual?

4. What is the general opinion about George's disappearance? What does Lucas think about the development?

5. What does Lucas do with the information about the stolen televisions? Do you think the plan will work?

6. Why do Lucas and Cassie break into the theater? What does Lucas take?

7. What happens when Bekker foes to Cassie's apartment? What is Bekker's plan?

8. Why is Lucas frustrated with Loverboy?

9. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?

10. What is Bekker's complaint to Lucas regarding Del and the other cops?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Initially the local police do not seem to be thrilled by Davenport's arrival at the cabin crime scene. How does the sheriff's deputy treat Davenport at first? Who is in charge of the investigation? How did he react to Davenport's involvement in the case? How does the FBI fit into the case? Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI, the BCA, and the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. How did the feds help or hinder the Iceman case?

Essay Topic 2

Michael Bekker is obsessed with death and dying. Bekker's role as a doctor has given him opportunities to study death, often to the detriment of the patient. Discuss Bekker's professional career. Why is Bekker known as Dr. Death? What are the opinions of the other doctors, e.g., Merriam? What action does Bekker often take when dealing with a terminal patient? Which of Bekker's actions are illegal? How does Bekker handle Sybil? Why is Bekker still permitted to practice if he is committing murder? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Sloan is by Lucas' side on many occasions, particularly when it was feared Lucas might do something drastic. It was Sloan that sat up with Lucas all through the night. Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Sloan. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

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