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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. Martin takes Sandy along when he goes to meet a gun dealer. What is the gun dealer's name?

2. What weapon is used in the robbery?

3. What shopping center do Martin and LaChaise visit?

4. Who does LaChaise plan to see at the hospital?

5. How does the informant get the information passed on to Davenport?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What decision does LaChaise make while on the road? How does the decision reflect on LaChaise?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

LaChaise manages to communicate with people outside when he is incarcerated. Discuss how this is possible. In what ways can a prisoner communicate with outsiders? Are the communications monitored? If so, by whom? What kinds of things might be able to slip through? What does LaChaise communicate? How does it affect the case?

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