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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. Shadow Love said he killed Yellow Hand for being _____.

2. Which one of the following herbs is used by Aaron?

3. What is the name of the slumlord?

4. What does Clay do after recovering from his injuries?

5. Davenport takes Lily to see which friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What action does the Minneapolis police department take against the crime?

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

4. Describe the scene at Andretti's during and after Hood's attack.

5. Discuss the scene between Davenport, Lily and Hart regarding the photos acquired at the Tribune.

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

7. Examine the scene in which Bluebird is killed.

8. What is Davenport's first step when instructed to use his contacts to gain information?

9. Discuss the situation with John Liss.

10. How do the Crows react to the news? What is their next step?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Members of the Minneapolis Police Department and Davenport are dismayed to learn about the arrival of the FBI. Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI versus the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. What is Davenport's relationship with Kieffer and his people? How do the feds help or hinder the Shadow Love case?

Essay Topic 2

The murderers were counting on the case running smoothly because of the involvement of the regular police. The murderers become alarmed when they recognize Davenport. What was the difference between the police solving the crime and the case being solved by Davenport? How do the killers refer to Davenport? Is the assessment accurate? Explain. Do you think the Sioux did anything differently because of Davenport's presence? Are the Sioux more intimidated by Davenport or the FBI? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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. Identify any changes in symbolism as they relate to different groups such as the Sioux versus the whites. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

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