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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 the Iceman shoot through to try to kill Weather?

2. Who asks Davenport to go to the high school?

3. What is the character obsessed with at this point?

4. Who is arrested for child pornography?

5. Who serves as the county coroner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Davenport discovers that the publisher does not have the photo?

2. What is one reason Weather could be a target?

3. What is the Iceman's conclusion on where he will kill Weather?

4. What are the yellow-haired girl's thoughts in regard to the Iceman's temper?

5. What happens when Davenport tells Carr about the Harper-LaCourt connection?

6. What is in the photograph? Why was it hard to identify one party?

7. What is the opinion of the other people on the case regarding Bergen's death?

8. What realization comes to the Iceman as he waits for Weather?

9. What does Davenport do to try and figure out where the LaCourts may have hidden the photo?

10. What is Davenport's first encounter with Father Bergen?

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

Weather is able to recognize Duane "Iceman" Helper by the photo negative obtained by Davenport. Explain the process used by the printer to create the newspaper. Compare it to today's radically different processes. Which is most efficient? Which produces better quality? In your opinion, which is the better method?

Essay Topic 3

Carr 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. What are the similarities? What is Shelly's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

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