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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 is the surname of the witness in the pink housecoat and sneakers?

2. Where is this snitch located?

3. Stephanie had planned to make a business by selling which of the following?

4. What is the surname of Lucas' boss?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What disturbing information does Merriam give to Lucas regarding Bekker?

2. Describe Lucas Davenport.

3. What is Lucas' next move in trying to locate Bekker's killer? What does Lucas learn?

4. Why is Lucas concerned about Daniel's opinions on Loverboy and the media?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the scene that takes place at Stephanie's funeral. What is the atmosphere?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Sandford uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from the point of Jennifer regarding her first meeting with Davenport. How did the pair become friends and eventually lovers? Does the couple have anything in common at all? If so, what? How does Jennifer adjust her professional life in regards to Lucas' work? How has the life of each character changed since they met? Why did the couple separate? What was Lucas' reaction to the separation? Is it possible, in Jennifer's mind, to rekindle the relationship? If so, where might it go from here?

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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