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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 Del's last name?

2. Which cop is a part of the security duty at the hotel?

3. Jennifer announces whose death?

4. Where did LaChaise and the accomplices go to hide out?

5. Which cop's husband was Martin's target?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a complete character description of Weather Karkinnen. Include her personal and professional lives, relationship to family, and prestige as a surgeon. Also discuss how Weather handles being intimately involved with police work, even when it is against her will.

Essay Topic 2

Davenport is well known as a successful video game inventor. Discuss how Davenport gets into the business. What is the original idea? How are video games developed? What kinds of games are Davenport's specialty? Is it expensive to develop a game? Where does Davenport do his work? Who helps Davenport test the games? How do you think the video game business affects Davenport's police work? Do you think Davenport will stay with the business as well as the police force? If not, which job will he quit?

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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