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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 says the next victim should be killed at the hotel?

2. The woman said she should make a phone call to which of the following?

3. It is believed that the Crows have been working together since the:

4. What is the second location chosen as a safe place?

5. According to the news report, how many people are being transported to Minneapolis to help with the investigation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Shadow escape from the hotel? What does he do next?

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

5. How do the Crows learn about the sting?

6. Discuss Shadow's plan to kill Larry Hart.

7. Describe the scenario in which the Crows and Shadow arrive at Barbara Gow's house.

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

9. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

10. How do Davenport and Del get information about the whereabouts of the Crows and the others?

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

Davenport turns to Elle for help in assessing the mental health and actions of the killers. As a psychologist, Elle offers her professional opinion. Explain the analysis given by Elle. Why does Davenport go to her instead of the police analyst or a consultant? Is Elle more qualified? Does Davenport just go to see his friend? What assessment does Elle make about the escalation of the case? What can be done to alter the path of the killers?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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