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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. Where do the Darlings live?

2. What is the name of the neighborhood in which the hideout is located?

3. In what city does the theft occur?

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

5. Who is the shooter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the structure of Dick LaChaise's family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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