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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 kind of shoes are found in the suspect's closet?

2. Who is watching Lucas as he goes about his day?

3. How long is the drive from Ruiz's house to the cabin?

4. What happens to the IA investigation on Lucas?

5. What is the name of the woman in court with Vullion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are at least two unusual things about the killings thus far?

2. Who is the first person Davenport wants to track down? Where is the person?

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

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

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

6. What childhood activity was the springboard for Maddog's killing sprees?

7. What does Vullion say when he calls Davenport?

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

9. What offer does Davenport make to Ruiz in relation to police protection?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Sandford uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from the point of Jennifer Carey 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 Carey adjust her professional life in regards to Lucas' work? How has the life of each character changed since they met?

Essay Topic 3

Choose a feature story from one of the tabloids and re-write it as a real news item from Carey's point of view. Pretend that the story might be found in a respected newspaper. What are the challenges? Are you pleased with the outcome?

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