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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 weapon is used in the robbery?

2. Who goes to the hospital with Davenport?

3. What item does Davenport take from Martin?

4. Weather ends up being covered in which of the following?

5. What item does Sandy use as a weapon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Martin do to complete the second short term goal? Are the results satisfactory?

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

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

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

5. What happens to Weather during and after the killing of LaChaise?

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

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast Lucas with Andy Stadic. Be sure to include information regarding the length of service to the police as well as their overall careers as cops.

Essay Topic 3

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Elle, Jennifer, and his colleagues change in future books?

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