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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. What type of drug is found on the target?

2. Which member is recommended?

3. What tribe of Indians is introduced in the story?

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

5. How many people are shot in total?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the situation with John Liss.

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

4. What does Lily do to distract Hood? What is the purpose of the distraction?

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

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

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

8. Examine the scene in which Bluebird is killed.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Treachery is everywhere in "Shadow Prey." People constantly deceive one another for personal gain or revenge. Many acts are considered to be treachery when they were not. List at least five different examples of treachery. Include details surrounding each case. Were any of the cases linked? If so, how? Shadow Love takes a particularly dim view of treachery, remarking how the traitors must die. What is Shadow's gauge for treachery and self-preservation? Explain.

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