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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. How old is Drake?

2. Who orders the upcoming sting to remain a secret?

3. Barbara helps the Crows and Shadow Love with which of the following?

4. What is Drake's first name?

5. Which item was not on Shadow's grocery list?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daniel order secrecy surrounding the sting at the Crows' apartment?

2. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

3. Why is Sam Crow so angry about Barbara's involvement in the Hart death? What is Barbara's response?

4. What is the current plan in the plot to assassinate Clay?

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

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

7. Why does Clay get into an argument with Dan, head of his security team?

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

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

10. What is Daniel's prediction about the escalation of the murders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Lily is able to recognize Billy Hood by looking at a photo supplied by Davenport. The group had to retrieve photographs from the StarTribune, a process that is quite different than today's standard methods. Which is most efficient? Which produces better quality? In your opinion, which is the better method? How would today's technology make it easier to receive and transmit photos to other law enforcement agencies? 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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