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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. How does Davenport alert the public about the reward?

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

3. Which family member of Davenport's is on LaChaise's hit list?

4. What word does Sandy use to describe the fugitives?

5. Where does the group go after leaving the parking lot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who declares revenge for the deaths of the robbers? What is the relationship between the man and the criminals? Where is the man located?

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

4. What is Davenport's reaction when he learns about LaChaise's escape? What information is gathered by Davenport?

5. What is the purpose of the theft? What does the trio have planned? Is it a new project?

6. What do the unidentified men want from Harp and, in turn, Stadic?

7. Who are Andy Stadic and Daymon Harp? What is their relationship? What causes friction between the men?

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

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

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

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. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lucas with Andy Stadic. Be sure to include information regarding the length of service to the police as well as their overall careers as cops.

Essay Topic 3

LaChaise is injured in a shootout with Dell. Describe the scene. What does LaChaise do before running away? Is anyone shot? What happens to LaChaise after he runs from Dell? What is Dell's reaction to the incident?

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