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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. What do Evan and Sara discuss when they are first alone in her apartment?

2. Who checks Koop's truck once he is under surveillance?

3. How does Davenport know Koop has been spying on Sara from the building across the street?

4. Why is Connell so sick in Chapter 19?

5. Which former employer of Koop's does Davenport speak with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Koop learn about the search for him as he flees town after attacking Evan?

2. What kinds of reactions and thoughts about Sara is Koop having as he drives away from attacking Evan?

3. What is notable about the cigarettes Davenport finds on the table at Joe Hillerod's house?

4. Who is present during Joe Hillerod's questioning at the police station?

5. What does Davenport learn from Paul Johnston?

6. What does Davenport discover from the St. Paul police department about the tip that came from the deaf witnesses?

7. What alibi does Hillerod have that clears him of Wannemaker's murder?

8. What happens the first night Koop is under surveillance as he heads to Sara's apartment?

9. Why is Jan Reed at the scene where Evan is attacked?

10. Why is Sara so upset after Evan's attack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least three reasons why "Night Prey" could be classified in a genre other than murder mystery, making sure to use specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least three aspects of "Night Prey" that make the novel believable as well as what literary devices Sandford uses to create that level of believability OR analyze at least three aspects of "Night Prey" that make the novel unbelievable as well as what literary devices Sandford does not use effectively to create a level of believability in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three literary devices that Sandford uses to help the reader better understand at least one character of your choosing. Use direct quotations and/or examples from the text to support your position.

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