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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 calls Lucas and accuses him of avoidance?

2. Druze refers to a play in which Cassie played which part?

3. Lucas asks the doctor if it would be possible for Bekker to be in contact with patients with which disease?

4. What implement is used to kill Cassie?

5. What do Lucas and Cassie steal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the scene in which Druze abducts and murders George. What happens to George's car?

2. What is the general opinion about George's disappearance? What does Lucas think about the development?

3. What factors confirm Lucas' thoughts that George is not Loverboy?

4. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?

5. Discuss the conversation between Bekker and Druze. What does Druze suggest? What is Bekker's reaction?

6. Discuss Lucas' temporary break down regarding the case. Where does Lucas place his anger?

7. How does Lucas intend to learn more about Bekker's personal life and activities? Who does Del recommend as a potential source of information?

8. What does Lucas do with the information about the stolen televisions? Do you think the plan will work?

9. What strange question does Bekker ask Lucas? What about the question gives a clue to Bekker's part in the case?

10. What information is leaked to the media? Who is the leak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete character description of Michael Bekker. Bekker is an obsessive compulsive, highly intelligent, mentally unstable drug addict. Bekker's behavior is erratic at best. What types of drugs does Bekker take? How did Bekker hook up with Druze? Discuss the first meeting between Bekker and Lucas. What is Lucas' opinion? Why does Bekker feel the need to do a little jig after someone has been murdered? Psychologically speaking, what is Bekker's worst issue? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with Druze. Discuss Druze's past history. What would a psychiatrist say about Druze's need to please others? Why was Druze willing to follow Bekker's orders? How did he feel about cutting out their eyes? Is Druze perverted, mentally ill or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might Druze have benefited from before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

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