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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 caliber of gun does Davenport carry?

2. What kind of weapon is carried by the character?

3. What suspicion about Bergen is dismissed?

4. Where does Davenport meet with John Mueller?

5. What is Weather's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't someone call 911?

2. What does the yellow-haired girl suspect about the Iceman? What is the Iceman's reply?

3. How does Carr plan to rescue the yellow-haired girl?

4. What is Crane's explanation of how the fire started at the LaCourt house?

5. What important piece of evidence is found at the crime scene?

6. What is so tragic about Climpt's past?

7. What was Russ Harper's reaction when he was approached by Frank LaCourt? What is Frank's next step?

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

9. What is the result of the conversation with Mueller?

10. Explain the death of Jim Harper and the first impression of the police.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The local police and Davenport were dismayed to learn about the arrival of the FBI. Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI versus the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. How did the feds help or hinder the Iceman case?

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on WINTER PREY. Use Davenport as the lead character. Also include Weather and the sheriff. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Being in Grant for work is a strange circumstance for Davenport. Because Lucas Davenport was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has always lived in the area known as "The Cities," rural living is a bit of a shock. Compare and contrast city living with country living. Include conveniences, atmosphere, attitude, police work, and other pertinent aspects in the story.

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