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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. How many nurses does LaChaise get to help him?

2. What is the name of the dealer related to Harp?

3. Weather tries to do what to calm LaChaise?

4. What word best describes LaChaise's behavior at this point?

5. What kind of establishment does LaChaise rob?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

LaChaise is injured in a shootout with Dell. Describe the scene. What does LaChaise do before running away? Is anyone shot? What happens to LaChaise after he runs from Dell? What is Dell's reaction to the incident?

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Sandford uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Have they been able to maintain a civil relationship regarding their daughter? Why do you think Jennifer refused to marry Lucas? How does the former relationship play into the current relationship between Lucas and Weather?

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