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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 long had Druze been in the hospital?

2. What is the surname of Lucas' boss?

3. Who was on the other end of the line?

4. As usual when Lucas needs help he goes to visit his old friend _____.

5. What does Druze do when faced with the woman's lover?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Carlo Druze? Describe his personality and motives.

7. Describe Lucas Davenport.

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

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

10. Examine the scene in which Lucas and Del are in the bar. What action takes place?

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

Michael Bekker is obsessed with death and dying. Bekker's role as a doctor has given him opportunities to study death, often to the detriment of the patient. Discuss Bekker's professional career. Why is Bekker known as Dr. Death? What are the opinions of the other doctors, e.g., Merriam? What action does Bekker often take when dealing with a terminal patient? Which of Bekker's actions are illegal? How does Bekker handle Sybil? Why is Bekker still permitted to practice if he is committing murder? Explain.

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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