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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. In part of the building is the judge killed ?

2. How many witnesses were there to the crime?

3. Davenport takes Lily to see which friend?

4. Lily's voice sounds like a _______.

5. What does Andretti's father offer to the police?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss the meeting held at Daniel's office.

7. Discuss at least two of the pieces of bad news Daniel and others deliver to Davenport.

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

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

10. Discuss the situation with John Liss.

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

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

Write your own murder mystery based on "Shadow Prey." Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, and synopsis. Explain your inspiration.

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