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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. Who was the only witness to Hart meeting Shadow Love?

2. Jennifer asks Lucas about which of the following?

3. The point of the secrecy is to keep ______ out of the loop.

4. What do the people do when Davenport drives away from the rocks?

5. Which item in Davenport's house was set on fire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Davenport feel less than effective in the case?

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

4. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

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

6. What happens when Davenport arrives at home to speak with Jennifer?

7. How do the Crows learn about the sting?

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

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

10. Who has the upper hand in the fight between Shadow and Davenport?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sandford's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 2

The main issue in the story is the political and personal war between the Sioux and the government. Discuss this long time issue. Why are Shadow Love, the Crows and others so angry with the whites? What issue is the biggest between the groups? How does the government deal with the situation? What caused the problem in the first place? What was the first action taken by the Sioux? When did it occur? How does knowledge of the Sioux culture help the reader to better understand the tribe's position? What could have been done differently by either side to prevent the murders and other violent actions? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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