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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. Bekker thinks he has a ____ living in his brain.

2. What strange thing does Bekker do after Lucas leaves the house?

3. What does Druze forget to take from the victim?

4. The woman commented on the prolonged use of which drug?

5. What location seems to be the best to find the target?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?

3. What alerts Lucas and Del to a possible problem with Cassie? What does Lucas find at the apartment?

4. What happens when Lucas arrives at the cabin in Wisconsin? What is the opinion of the local cops?

5. Discuss the scene in which Druze attempts to find a new, random victim. What crucial mistake is made by Druze?

6. What is Bekker's complaint to Lucas regarding Del and the other cops?

7. Why do Lucas and Cassie break into the theater? What does Lucas take?

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

9. Discuss the conversation between Lucas and Bekker regarding Stephanie's death. What about the conversation surprises Lucas?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Daniel, Elle, Jennifer, Sarah, and his colleagues change in future books?

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

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Lucas' job continue to interfere with the relationship? Why do you think Jennifer refuses to marry Lucas? What might happen to the baby? What previous incidents have caused Jennifer to rethink the relationship? Do you think Jennifer will ever change her mind? Will Lucas remain a part of Sarah's life? Explain.

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