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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 name of the victim?

2. Where was Bekker when Stephanie was killed?

3. Who files changes against Lucas?

4. Bekker is eager to sell which of the following?

5. Bekker takes which items to show Druze?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Bekker's obsession? How has it changed? What is Bekker's immediate plan?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Initially the local police do not seem to be thrilled by Davenport's arrival at the cabin crime scene. How does the sheriff's deputy treat Davenport at first? Who is in charge of the investigation? How did he react to Davenport's involvement in the case? How does the FBI fit into the case? Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI, the BCA, and the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. How did the feds help or hinder the Iceman case?

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