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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 tribe of Indians is introduced in the story?

4. Clay eventually ends up working at which agency?

5. Davenport hits the streets to try and learn more about _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens at Bluebird's funeral? How do people react to the presence of the police?

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

4. What are the results of the competition?

5. Who is Ray Cuervo? What is the man's business?

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

7. What is the situation at Hood's house?

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

9. Discuss the situation with John Liss.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Elle, Jennifer, and his colleagues change in future books?

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

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Shadow Love or one of the Crows. What types of things would the character be most proud of in his life? Do you think the high points would be related to heritage or protection of the culture? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his traitors and victims? How might the character describe how he felt before, during and after each murder?

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