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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 was LaChaise charged with when he was arrested?

2. Where is Martin sent to kill a cop's husband?

3. Where does the group intend to go?

4. What is the name of Davenport's fiancee?

5. What is the name of the man who lives with Jennifer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first location Stadic hits? What does Stadic find when he arrives? What information is gained by Stadic?

2. LaChaise and his crew change locations for their hide out. Where had they been staying and where have they moved? Why do they move?

3. What is Sandy Darling's situation at this point?

4. How does Del react when he finds LaChaise at his house?

5. Describe the opening scene. Who is in the process of stealing a van? Who does the woman meet after the theft?

6. Discuss the structure of Dick LaChaise's family.

7. Where does Darling go to meet LaChaise? Who has helped LaChaise to escape and hide out?

8. What important piece of information is unknown to Butters and the rest? Why is the information vital to the men's survival?

9. What tip does Davenport receive about LaChaise? What prompted the tipster to call the police?

10. Who is the first victim in LaChaise's plan? Explain what happens.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Elle, Jennifer, and his colleagues change in future books?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the relationship between Lucas and Weather. What is the common ground for their relationship? How do their professional lives often interfere with their personal relationship? How does one know when a boundary has been crossed? Do they respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

Essay Topic 3

Write your own murder mystery based on "Sudden Prey." Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

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