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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 the person attempt to escape?
2. Which is not one of Davenport's strengths?
3. With whom does this person live?
4. What is the name of the TV station mentioned in this section?
5. What word does Sandy use to describe the fugitives?
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. Who is the Chief of Police for Minneapolis? Why is the chief concerned about the outcome of the credit union heist?
3. Where does Darling go to meet LaChaise? Who has helped LaChaise to escape and hide out?
4. Who is the lead detective on the credit union case? What does the detective say to Roux about the potential media fall out? How did the police cover their actions?
5. LaChaise and his crew change locations for their hide out. Where had they been staying and where have they moved? Why do they move?
6. How does Davenport intend to tempt someone to give up LaChaise and his friends plus that dirty cop? How is this arranged?
7. How does LaChaise originally find out the names of the police involved in the shooting at the credit union? How does LaChaise intend to make them pay?
8. Who is the first victim in LaChaise's plan? Explain what happens.
9. What happens when Davenport and others arrive at the house?
10. How does Del react when he finds LaChaise at his house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Have they been able to maintain a civil relationship regarding their daughter? Why do you think Jennifer refused to marry Lucas? How does the former relationship play into the current relationship between Lucas and Weather?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Sandford's use of Minnesota for the setting in the Lucas Davenport series. Why do you think Sandford chooses Minnesota? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Minnesota? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Davenport and the rest of the characters? Explain.
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