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1. Describe Douglas' mental state and location when the prologue begins.

Douglas was in a hospital suffering from a mental breakdown when the prologue begins. The stress from his job was killing him.

2. Why does Douglas compare a criminal to a lion?

Douglas compares a criminal to a lion because a criminal stalks the victim like a lion stalks its prey. Also, a criminal stalks the most vulnerable person just as the lion stalks the weakest creature.

3. Describe Douglas' childhood.

Douglas was born in Brooklyn, but he grew up in Hempstead. He wanted to be a veterinarian when he grew up.

4. Describe the metaphor "betting on raindrops rolling down the window."

Betting on raindrops rolling down the window is a metaphor for people who feel the need to bet on anything. This term applies to criminals because they will commit any crime because it is what they do.

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