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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. Where did the leak supposedly come from?

2. Where does Davenport go to find the pimp's whereabouts?

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

4. Davenport buys a book by what famous poet?

5. Where is the meeting between the cops held?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Davenport learn about Sparks?

4. Explain what happens when Davenport goes to interview Carla Ruiz.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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