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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. How many patients have died under suspicious circumstances?
2. Which of the following is not an action taken by the lover?
3. What drug did Bekker take just before the service?
4. Lucas locates the snitch in what location?
5. What is the woman's professional name?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Lucas see at the press conference?
2. Discuss the interaction between Lucas and Elizabeth's neighbor.
3. Who is Michael Bekker? Describe his personality and motives.
4. Why does Lucas go to the theater? What information does he get from Cassie?
5. Lucas goes to visit Elle Kruger. Who is Elle Kruger?
6. Examine the scene in which Lucas and Del are in the bar. What action takes place?
7. What is Michael Bekker's course of action before going to his wife's funeral?
8. What is Bekker's obsession? How has it changed? What is Bekker's immediate plan?
9. Describe the scene that takes place at Stephanie's funeral. What is the atmosphere?
10. Why is Lucas concerned about Daniel's opinions on Loverboy and the media?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Sloan is by Lucas' side on many occasions, particularly when it was feared Lucas might do something drastic. It was Sloan that sat up with Lucas all through the night. Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Sloan. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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