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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 long is Vullion out of sight of the surveillance team?

2. What was the agreement regarding?

3. Where does Vullion go when he sneaks out the first time?

4. What happens when Vullion goes to Ruiz's apartment?

5. What escape route does Vullion take to avoid the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucas notice when he returns from picking up the pizza?

2. What does Lucas find at Vullion's house?

3. What does Vullion say when Lucas holds him at gunpoint?

4. How does Vullion know when Annie is home?

5. What do the police discover when they get into Vullion's house?

6. How does Vullion react when he begins to get restless?

7. What kind of research does Vullion do while waiting to kill his next victim?

8. What does Vullion do when he reaches his house?

9. What does Vullion do instead of going to bed?

10. What news does Davenport receive about Annie McGowan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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