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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 nickname is used to refer to reporters?

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

3. What is the name of Clay's employee at the hotel?

4. How long will it take for Davenport to drive back to the city?

5. How many people are at the Crows' apartment when the police arrive?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss Shadow's thoughts after killing Hart.

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

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

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

10. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

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

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

Davenport is often viewed as a rogue cop, one who does not play by the book. Discuss this behavior. How is Davenport's method helpful to his work? How might it hinder or jeopardize an investigation? How do Davenport's colleagues feel about his behavior? How is the behavior viewed by the rural cops in Grant? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Explain.

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