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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 word is used to describe the type of car being driven by Clay?

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

3. Daniel calls Davenport to tell him about the _____.

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

5. Davenport dreams he is a _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What has Lily so upset on the morning she and Davenport must return to Minneapolis?

4. What is Barbara's opinion and input on the situation?

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

6. What happens after the police arrive at Drake's house?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss police involvement in the Shadow Love case. How do the police react to racial violence? Do the police true to the law or are their actions biased? If the actions are biased, in what way were they biased and by whom? How could the Sioux know if the police were on their side? What could be done to ensure that the police are on hand to protect and serve? Do the Sioux have any trust at all in the police? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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