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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 is the name of the person killed by Stadic in the beginning of this section?

2. What is the name of LaChaise's sister-in-law?

3. What state must the lead detective travel to in order to conduct interviews?

4. Where is LaChaise's father?

5. What phrase is frequently used to describe that same cop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Davenport and others arrive at the house?

2. Describe the activities of each person and the props used in the crime.

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

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

5. Discuss what happens inside the credit union. What unplanned action is taken by Candy?

6. Who are the first victims chosen in Andy Stadic's plan to eliminate possible threats? What is the reason for the proposed hit?

7. What happens when Stadic begins to panic? What is the plan to solve the problem?

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

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

10. Who tells Davenport about LaChaise's plan? How does Davenport react to the news of the murders and attempted murder of the family members?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "Sudden Prey." Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character do you like better? Explain.

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? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Does Roux know about Davenport's antics? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

LaChaise manages to communicate with people outside when he is incarcerated. Discuss how this is possible. In what ways can a prisoner communicate with outsiders? Are the communications monitored? If so, by whom? What kinds of things might be able to slip through? What does LaChaise communicate? How does it affect the case?

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