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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. Who files changes against Lucas?

2. How long had Druze been in the hospital?

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

4. Where are they waiting?

5. What river does Lucas cross on the way to the next crime scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Elizabeth Armistead? Why has she been killed? How was the body discovered?

2. Describe Lucas Davenport.

3. What is the conversation between Del and Lucas as they wait in the bar? What is Lucas' reaction?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The process of death and existence of the soul are major fascinations for Michael Bekker. Examine Bekker's obsession with physical death and the soul. Is there a specific reason Bekker is obsessed with these things? Is it why he kills patients? Examine the conversation between Bekker and Lucas on the topic. Is the obsession the reason Bekker became a doctor or was the obsession created because he is a doctor? Also examine Bekker's ideas regarding the creation and existence of the soul and what happens to it after the body dies.

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