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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. What does Shadow Love see whenever he gets the vision?

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

4. What is Hood's first name?

5. What are the names of the two cousins?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss at least one of the arguments between Davenport and Kieffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a love triangle between Davenport, Jennifer, and Lily. Discuss the nature of the love triangle. Who is the most involved in the relationship? Who has the strongest relationship? Is anyone being tricked? How does Davenport feel about each woman? How do you think the story might have ended if Lily had stayed in Minneapolis? Do you think Jennifer will forgive Davenport? Do you think Davenport will still try to marry Jennifer?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Backstories are important as they fill in the gaps of characters' lives that may not have been addressed elsewhere. This is seen clearly in the backstories of the Crows, Shadow Love, and Davenport. Explain how Sandford uses the technique. When is the appropriate time for a backstory? Does the backstory always resolve unanswered questions? Where might Sandford use it in reference to other characters or situations? Give at least three examples and explain in detail. Also discuss the most important factor in each character's backstory.

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