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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. At the end, Leo Clark sits atop which of the following?

3. What piece of evidence is retrieved from the apartment?

4. What is the name of Lily's husband?

5. Davenport sat and waited at which location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the news Daniel delivers when he calls Davenport and Lily?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Sandford uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Identify any changes in symbolism as they relate to different groups such as the Sioux versus the whites. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

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