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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. Davenport's friend has a solid background in ____________.

2. What is the first name of the female artist that got away?

3. What is the occupation of the killer?

4. The attacks never seem to take place when?

5. How many victims have been killed by the Maddog in recent days?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the result of Maddog's encounter with Carla Ruiz?

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

4. Examine the first official police action in the investigation of Maddog.

5. What options are discussed in regards to tracking down Maddog's possible ID?

6. What is one of the reasons Smithe cannot be guilty of the murders?

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

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

9. What is one of the tasks Davenport must undertake even though he is unhappy about it?

10. How does Maddog approach his next victim? What is the reason he speaks with the woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Elle, Jennifer, and his colleagues change in future books?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Sandford's use of Minnesota for the setting in the Lucas Davenport series. Why do you think Sandford chose Minnesota? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Minnesota? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Davenport and the rest of the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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