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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. What word does Barbara use to describe Shadow Love?

3. What information has Liss given up to the police?

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

5. Where is the first place they run for cover?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens after Shadow Love's death?

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

4. Why does Daniel order secrecy surrounding the sting at the Crows' apartment?

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

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

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

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

9. Who has the upper hand in the fight between Shadow and Davenport?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Members of the Minneapolis Police Department and Davenport are dismayed to learn about the arrival of the FBI. Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI versus the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. What is Davenport's relationship with Kieffer and his people? How do the feds help or hinder the Shadow Love case?

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