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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 item must Stadic remove from LaChaise's possession?

2. What is the name of the man who calls Davenport with information?

3. Who does LaChaise call once he is inside?

4. What was the main object purchased at the drugstore?

5. Davenport and Weather rarely agree on which topic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Davenport and fellow officers go to Arne Palin's house. What happens with Palin? What is Davenport's opinion? What is the outcome of the visit?

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

3. Where do LaChaise and Martin go upon their return to Minneapolis? What happens to Sandy?

4. Describe the scene in Weather's office after Davenport arrives.

5. Davenport receives a break when an informant tips him off to LaChaise's plan. Discuss the informant, the information, and how it is obtained.

6. What is the first stop for LaChaise and Martin? What is the purpose for the trip?

7. What happens when LaChaise has Weather as a hostage? How does Weather try to calm LaChaise?

8. 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?

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

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

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into "Sudden Prey." Use the scenarios in another one of Sandford's series of books for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? Which lead character do you like better? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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