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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. According to the friend, what time was the woman last seen alive?

2. What is the name of the obnoxious reporter that corners Lucas?

3. What is the name of Lucas' snitch?

4. Who gave Druze instructions?

5. What is the man's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the press conference and what information is revealed to the press.

3. What does Lucas learn about the crime scene at the Bekker house? What is unusual about it?

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

5. Describe Lucas Davenport.

6. Why is Daniel worried about Lucas? Is the concern warranted? What does Daniel decide to do to help Lucas?

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

8. Detail the scene in which Carlo Druze enters the Bekker house. What is the purpose of Druze's presence?

9. Why does Lucas go to the theater? What information does he get from Cassie?

10. How does the lover react after Druze leaves the scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own murder mystery based on Eyes of Prey. Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "Eyes of Prey." Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.

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.

Davenport is well known as a successful video game inventor. Discuss how Davenport got into the business. What was the original idea? How are video games developed? What kinds of games are Davenport's specialty? Is it expensive to develop a game? Where does Davenport do his work? Who helps Davenport test the games? How do you think the video game business affects Davenport's police work? Do you think Davenport will stay with the business as well as the police force? If not, which job will he quit?

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.

Essay Topic 3

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Druze. Discuss Druze's past history. What would a psychiatrist say about Druze's need to please others? Why was Druze willing to follow Bekker's orders? How did he feel about cutting out their eyes? Is Druze perverted, mentally ill or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Druze have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

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