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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. The items in the room give the impression that the occupant is which of the following?

2. What character becomes pregnant?

3. Where did the leak supposedly come from?

4. How many people had access to the evidence room?

5. What is the name of Brown's pimp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Davenport learn about Sparks?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own murder mystery based on RULES OF PREY. Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Vullion thinks about his past and how he started on the path to murder. Vullion used to torture animals, mostly squirrels. That torture led up to his first murder and the discovery of the excitement he felt each time some one or something died. Discuss Vullion's past. What might cause someone to torture an animal? What do you think prompted Vullion to do it? How did Vullion make the leap from torturing animals to killing people? Why is this a common thread amongst most serial killers?

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