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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. The lover's actions can be seen as being ______.

2. What is the surname of Lucas' boss?

3. What is the name of the woman in the hospital?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Bekker ask Druze to look at a line up of photos? What types of photos are they? What is Druze's reaction?

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

8. Lucas goes to visit Elle Kruger. Who is Elle Kruger?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Daniel and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another, at least in the beginning. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Daniel's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Daniel's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background? How do Davenport's feelings and opinions change as the story progresses? What is Daniel's reaction when he realizes Davenport has uncovered his secret? Do you think Daniel will approach Davenport or does he trust Davenport to keep silent? Explain. Also examine how the secret could affect Daniel's career.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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