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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. How does Davenport enter the suspect's house?

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

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

4. What was the suspect doing near the house being shown by Lewis?

5. What kind of shoes were worn by Maddog when he attacked Ruiz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Vullion say when he calls Davenport?

4. How is Davenport notified of Brown's death? How did the clerk know something happened to Brown?

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

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

7. What does Maddog do regarding the news reports on the murders? What is the result?

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

9. How do the police feel about the lead regarding Maddog's possible origin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Davenport is often viewed as a rogue cop, one who does not play by the book. Discuss this behavior. How is Davenport's method helpful to his work? How might it hinder or jeopardize an investigation? How do Davenport's colleagues feel about his behavior? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Does Daniel know about Davenport's antics? Explain.

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

Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Elle. What is the common ground for friendship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do the friends respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Did Lucas' relationship with Elle help or hinder Lucas' opinion? How did it affect the case?

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