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

2. It is believed that the Crows have been working together since the:

3. Who speculates about John Liss' silence?

4. Who says the next victim should be killed at the hotel?

5. Anderson manages to find the Crows' real identities by searching the databases using the name ____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Discuss Shadow's thoughts after killing Hart.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Treachery is everywhere in "Shadow Prey." People constantly deceive one another for personal gain or revenge. Many acts are considered to be treachery when they were not. List at least five different examples of treachery. Include details surrounding each case. Were any of the cases linked? If so, how? Shadow Love takes a particularly dim view of treachery, remarking how the traitors must die. What is Shadow's gauge for treachery and self-preservation? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Daniel and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Daniel's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Daniel's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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