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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. Which is not one of Davenport's strengths?

2. Who is the shooter?

3. What is the name of Harp's girlfriend?

4. What is the profession of Davenport's ex-girlfriend?

5. What group was originally the core?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davenport intend to tempt someone to give up LaChaise and his friends plus that dirty cop? How is this arranged?

2. What is SEED? How is LaChaise involved with the organization? What is the main purpose of the group?

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

4. How does LaChaise deal with being wounded? Who is obligated to help LaChaise by tending to his wounds?

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

6. Who is the Chief of Police for Minneapolis? Why is the chief concerned about the outcome of the credit union heist?

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

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

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

10. What happens when Davenport questions Sandy Darling? What important information is learned about LaChaise's prison sentence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with LaChaise. Discuss LaChaise's past history in regards to psychiatric care. Is LaChaise warped, mentally ill, or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might have benefited LaChaise before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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