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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 do the people do when Davenport drives away from the rocks?

2. What is Anderson's first name?

3. Who always paid the bill?

4. Where is the first place they run for cover?

5. What kind of gun does Shadow use in this fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Davenport and Lily see along the road on their way back to the city?

2. Shadow arrives at Lily's hotel. Describe the scene in Lily's hotel room.

3. Discuss Shadow's thoughts after killing Hart.

4. What reaction does David Rothenburg have to Lily's injuries?

5. How does Davenport get the drop on Shadow Love? Where are Jennifer and Sara at this time?

6. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

7. How does Anderson learn the true identity of the Crows? How is the evidence supported?

8. What evidence has been gathered so far in Hart's murder investigation?

9. Discuss the mysterious phone call received by Davenport. What happens next?

10. What is the news Daniel delivers when he calls Davenport and Lily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Daniel's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Daniel's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are many references to the dead throughout the book particularly when it comes to the vengeance of the Sioux. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce the nature of the tribe and its history? Do you think the use of the dead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you had an experience with one of the spirits of your ancestors? What did it mean when Aaron said he "could feel the bones?" Explain.

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