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

2. Davenport receives a phone call telling him to go to which location?

3. Daniel feels that the next murder will be designed to create:

4. What is Drake's first name?

5. Who is next on Shadow Love's hit list?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Crows learn about the sting?

2. Discuss the confrontation between the Crows, Clark, and Clay.

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

4. Discuss the scene in which the Crows discuss John Liss.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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