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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 car belonged to which of the following?

2. What is the last name Lucas is told to use?

3. Supposedly the suspected killer's alibi begins at what time?

4. Lucas thinks that Loverboy and ________ are the same person.

5. Where is Druze shot?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the phone call Lucas receives regarding Sarah. What is the problem? What is the outcome of the call?

3. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?

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

5. What is Bekker's next step in his plan involving Cassie and Druze?

6. What valuable information does Del get from Cheryl? What does Lucas do with the information?

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

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

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

10. List at least two more clues that tie Druze to the Bekker homicide.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short story from the point of Jennifer regarding her first meeting with Davenport. How did the pair become friends and eventually lovers? Does the couple have anything in common at all? If so, what? How does Jennifer adjust her professional life in regards to Lucas' work? How has the life of each character changed since they met? Why did the couple separate? What was Lucas' reaction to the separation? Is it possible, in Jennifer's mind, to rekindle the relationship? If so, where might it go from here?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Sloan is by Lucas' side on many occasions, particularly when it was feared Lucas might do something drastic. It was Sloan that sat up with Lucas all through the night. Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Sloan. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

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