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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 tells Sara that Evan was hurt very badly in the attack?

2. What outfit makes Koop think Sara is not going out one night as he watches her from across the street?

3. Who puts an electronic tracker on Koop's truck?

4. What does Hart do that sends Koop into a murderous rage in Chapter 20?

5. Who is the woman Joe Hillerod is with when he is arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the police detectives to head to Joe Hillerod's house in Chapter 16?

2. What does Davenport learn from Paul Johnston?

3. How does Evan respond to Sara's concern about her apartment being burglarized?

4. What does Koop do to try to build an alibi right after Evan's attack?

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

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

7. What does Davenport tell Jan Reed about the junkyard bust once she starts asking questions?

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

9. What do Connell and Davenport both feel is likely to happen after the attack on Evan?

10. What is suspicious to the police about where Koop lives and about his truck?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Murder mysteries, and John Sandford in particular, are an especially popular type of novel. Discuss at least four aspects of Sandford's writing style that resonates so strongly with such a large audience, citing specific examples from "Night Prey" to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss at least four aspects of "Night Prey" that can easily be carried over into another novel in the Lucas Davenport mystery series.

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