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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 kind of establishment does LaChaise rob?

2. What does Sandy do in an attempt to contact police?

3. What city do LaChaise, Sandy and Martin go to after leaving Minneapolis?

4. Stadic learns the whereabouts of LaChaise due to information supplied by which person?

5. A strange man in a bar approaches Sandy about which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the plan for the next morning? Who is most eager to get the plan underway?

2. What does LaChaise plan to do after receiving the phone call from Stadic? Where does the trio go?

3. To follow through with the plan, Martin and LaChaise must obtain more weapons. Discuss the deal and the dealer.

4. What happens when the police interview Winter? How does the information leak to LaChaise?

5. What does Davenport do with the information? Who else becomes involved? What other piece of evidence points the finger in Stadic's direction?

6. What is Davenport's state of mind at this point in the story?

7. What happens when the men arrive at the hospital? Is their mission successful? Is anyone injured?

8. What effort does Sandy make with the hope of ending the kidnapping and murderous situation?

9. Sandy views the trip to Winter's house as another opportunity for rescue. What does Sandy do to alert police?

10. The police realize that LaChaise and Martin have most likely left town. What bothers Davenport about giving up on searching the city for the men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rose Marie Roux and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Roux's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Roux's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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