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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 does the judge's murder take place?

2. What is Hood's first name?

3. Who tells Davenport about finding Hood?

4. Who is Hood sent to kill?

5. Where are Shadow Love, Billy, and the Crows during their conversation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davenport force Liss to give up names of the people involved?

2. Examine the scene in which Bluebird is killed.

3. Who is the character known as "Clay?"

4. How does Clark manage to get the drop on the judge?

5. What is the result of Hart's attempts to help the police?

6. What is the subject of the argument between Lily and Davenport?

7. How is Hood's address discovered? What do Lily and Davenport do when they get information about Hood's whereabouts?

8. What is the confession made by Shadow at the sweat lodge?

9. Examine the mission assigned to Billy Hood. How does Hood feel about the assignment?

10. How does money come into play in the investigation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own murder mystery based on "Shadow Prey." Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, and synopsis. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

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? How is the behavior viewed by the rural cops in Grant? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "Shadow Prey." Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character did you like better? Explain.

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