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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. Who does LaChaise plan to see at the hospital?

2. LaChaise likes the way he sounds when he speaks. It reminds him of:

3. What is the name of the cop whom LaChaise and Martin intend to ambush?

4. In what room is Sandy imprisoned?

5. What weapon is used in the robbery?

Short Essay Questions

1. LaChaise and Martin rethink their game plan. What are the men's two immediate short term goals? How are the goals accomplished?

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

3. Davenport begins to look for alternate ways to catch LaChaise. What is Davenport's idea? Who is involved? Does Davenport get valuable information?

4. What is Davenport doing when he receives a phone call about LaChaise? Where is LaChaise supposed to be and why?

5. Describe the final scene at the Metrodome. Who is involved and/or in danger? What is the outcome of the confrontation?

6. Stadic continues to have bad luck but ventures forward. What is the next stage of Stadic's plan? Where does it take place?

7. Stadic nearly overlooks a vital piece of evidence that could give away his identity. What does Stadic plan to do? What happens to prevent the action?

8. What is Weather doing when LaChaise arrives at the hospital? How does LaChaise manage to get to Weather?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trust is a strong theme in "Sudden Prey." The cops must trust one another with their lives on a daily basis. Discuss how Stadic breaks that trust. How do the cops feel when they learn one of their own is dirty? How does Stadic try to remain in the loop? What is Davenport's feeling about trusting cops outside his immediate department? What does Davenport think about trust in general? Who does Davenport trust the most?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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