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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 type of dog attacks Vullion?

2. What does Vullion locate in/on his car?

3. How does Vullion attempt to get information about McGowan?

4. What was the agreement regarding?

5. Where does Vullion go when he sneaks out the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vullion do while driving through Wisconsin?

2. What does Vullion say when Lucas holds him at gunpoint?

3. Why doesn't Nester spend much time with the Rices? How does it affect the case?

4. How does McGowan react to the news that she is being placed under surveillance? Why?

5. How does Vullion know for sure that the police are onto him?

6. What does Vullion do instead of going to bed?

7. What does Lucas find when he wakes up the next morning?

8. How does Vullion know when Annie is home?

9. What does Carla tell Davenport in regards to their relationship?

10. What does Lucas notice when he returns from picking up the pizza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Davenport feels responsible for Carla's injuries. Was it Davenport's fault? Did Carla blame Davenport or was she thankful that she was saved from Vullion? How could the incident have been prevented? Would anyone be charged in the shooting of Vullion? Examine the motto "To Protect and Serve" as it applies to this scenario.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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