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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 word best describes Vullion's reaction when he learns that Smithe has been arrested?

2. Which was not mentioned as being an item in the room?

3. Where is Lucas approached by the watchers?

4. What is the surname of the Chief of Police?

5. What seems to be a possible thread to the victims?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Davenport find when he searches the suspect's house?

2. How is Davenport able to question Sparks when he is out of state?

3. What is Davenport doing in the beginning? Who is watching?

4. What are the initial actions being taken by the killer? How does he feel?

5. What news does Davenport get from Jennifer Carey? What is Carey's decision?

6. How does Davenport react when Carey asks to interview Ruiz?

7. Where did the next crime take place? What is found by the police? What is unusual about it?

8. What is the purpose of the conversation between Lucas and Internal Affairs? What is the result?

9. Who does Vullion spot on the street at the hotel? What does he do about it?

10. Who is the suspect in the murders? Where does the man work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into RULES OF PREY. Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Davenport is well known as a successful video game inventor. Discuss how Davenport got into the business. What was the original idea? How are video games developed? What kinds of games are Davenport's specialty? Is it expensive to develop a game? Where does Davenport do his work? Who helps Davenport test the games? How do you think the video game business affects Davenport's police work? Do you think Davenport will stay with the business as well as the police force? If not, which job will he quit?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might the pregnancy affect the relationship? Why do you think Jennifer refuses to marry Lucas? What might happen to the baby? Who do you think would get custody? How will it affect the relationship?

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