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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. Jennifer plans a trip to which location?

2. The men believe the may have to move to what other location?

3. Who suggests bringing in a younger member of the Sioux?

4. Where does the judge's murder take place?

5. Where is Yellow Hand's body found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Larry and Carl Reed? What is their crime?

2. In the beginning of the story, Sioux Indians go on a killing spree with the hopes of capturing an enemy. Discuss the plan.

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

4. Why is Davenport worried about Jennifer at this point?

5. Explain the arrival of Shadow Love and the news he brings to the Crows.

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

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

8. Shadow Love spends time reflecting on his past. What is Shadow Love Thinking about?

9. Explain the scene in the Crows' apartment when Billy Hood arrives.

10. Who are Aaron and Samuel? Discuss the conversation between Aaron and Samuel.

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? Do you think Sandford was accurate in portraying the Sioux community? 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

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.

Essay Topic 3

There are many references to the dead throughout the book particularly when it comes to the vengeance of the Sioux. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce the nature of the tribe and its history? Do you think the use of the dead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you had an experience with one of the spirits of your ancestors? What did it mean when Aaron said he "could feel the bones?" Explain.

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