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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 does Parker want from the man who recruited him to the murder squad.?

2. Why does Stef want to view the tapes alone?

3. For what illegal activities has Stef been investigating Grave Dancer?

4. How does Isiah take out one of the boys who he witnesses conducting a drug sale before he chases down the second boy?

5. Where is Bear supposed to meet his informant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Parker join the retribution squad and how does he feel about their methods now?

2. What happens before the police can approach the target house?

3. What is Isiah Parker really doing at the Orange Julius stand?

4. What information does Bear learn about the man who shoots him?

5. How does Stef react and handle his restriction to the wheelchair?

6. What does the girl who works at the club tell Stef about the club that may help him with the investigation?

7. How does Sarah act when she and Stef go to lunch together for the first time?

8. Why is Bear so excited and willing to go out at night?

9. What happens seconds before the gunman opens fire?

10. What does Stef learn when he goes to view the Allure video tapes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Stef's ultimate goal throughout the novel? How was this goal achieved? How do you think he feels knowing that he was not the one to de;liver the final blow? Why do you think that way?

Essay Topic 2

In real police investigations, do you believe a writer is allowed as much access to the investigation as Sarah was allowed in the novel? Why or why not? How do you think reporters or authors influence investigations? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the major motivations for characters within the story? Do you think their motivations behind their actions were justified? Why or why not?

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