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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. Druze is told to destroy the woman's ____.

2. Bekker is eager to sell which of the following?

3. Lucas calls ____ at the university.

4. How many children does this character have?

5. Lucas locates the snitch in what location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lucas' first interaction with an investigator from Internal Affairs?

2. Who is Loverboy? What is his first action in the investigation?

3. What information does Lucas get from Sloan regarding Michael Bekker?

4. Who is Dr. Merriam? How does Lucas contact him? What help can Merriam offer to Lucas regarding Bekker?

5. Examine the reaction of the lover when he walks in on Druze.

6. What information does Lucas receive from the Medical Examiner? What suspicions does it confirm?

7. Who is Michael Bekker? Describe his personality and motives.

8. What does Lucas do outside work? Is it a hobby or another job?

9. Discuss the interaction between Lucas and Elizabeth's neighbor.

10. What is Bekker's obsession? How has it changed? What is Bekker's immediate plan?

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

Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Elle. What is the common ground for friendship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do the friends respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Did Lucas' relationship with Elle help or hinder Lucas' opinion? How did it affect the case?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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