View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon is used in the robbery?

2. Which cop does Martin manage to hit?

3. Where does Sandy hide after receiving instructions from Davenport?

4. What item does Davenport knock over when Stadic fires?

5. As LaChaise heads back to Minneapolis, a storm is already coming in from which direction?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first stop for LaChaise and Martin? What is the purpose for the trip?

2. What decision does LaChaise make while on the road? How does the decision reflect on LaChaise?

3. What is Davenport's state of mind at this point in the story?

4. Describe the scene in Weather's office after Davenport arrives.

5. Stadic continues to have bad luck but ventures forward. What is the next stage of Stadic's plan? Where does it take place?

6. What is Weather doing when LaChaise arrives at the hospital? How does LaChaise manage to get to Weather?

7. What is the plan for the next morning? Who is most eager to get the plan underway?

8. What happens when the men arrive at the hospital? Is their mission successful? Is anyone injured?

9. To follow through with the plan, Martin and LaChaise must obtain more weapons. Discuss the deal and the dealer.

10. What is Davenport doing when he receives a phone call about LaChaise? Where is LaChaise supposed to be and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rose Marie Roux 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 Roux's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Roux's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Sandford's use of Minnesota for the setting in the Lucas Davenport series. Why do you think Sandford chooses 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

Write a complete character description of Weather Karkinnen. Include her personal and professional lives, relationship to family, and prestige as a surgeon. Also discuss how Weather handles being intimately involved with police work, even when it is against her will.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 793 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample