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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 does Davenport throw through the door to distract Shadow?

2. Shadow Love asks which of the following to call Hart?

3. Who says the next victim should be killed at the hotel?

4. What emotion causes Lily to cry?

5. How old was the woman meeting Davenport?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davenport get the drop on Shadow Love? Where are Jennifer and Sara at this time?

2. What reaction does David Rothenburg have to Lily's injuries?

3. Who has the upper hand in the fight between Shadow and Davenport?

4. What evidence has been gathered so far in Hart's murder investigation?

5. What has Lily so upset on the morning she and Davenport must return to Minneapolis?

6. Discuss Shadow's plan to kill Larry Hart.

7. Why does Clay get into an argument with Dan, head of his security team?

8. What is the news Daniel delivers when he calls Davenport and Lily?

9. What happens when Davenport arrives at home to speak with Jennifer?

10. Discuss Shadow's thoughts after killing Hart.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 Elle, Jennifer, and his colleagues change in future books?

Essay Topic 2

The murderers were counting on the case running smoothly because of the involvement of the regular police. The murderers become alarmed when they recognize Davenport. What was the difference between the police solving the crime and the case being solved by Davenport? How do the killers refer to Davenport? Is the assessment accurate? Explain. Do you think the Sioux did anything differently because of Davenport's presence? Are the Sioux more intimidated by Davenport or the FBI? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Daniel and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Daniel's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Daniel's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

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