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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. Playing what kind of cop always seems to work for Davenport?

2. Who ends up going missing?

3. On what charge might the police be able to arrest Russ Harper?

4. How is the wife killed?

5. What area of the Minneapolis police department does Davenport contact for help?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the opinion of the FBI's arrival? What is Davenport's plan?

3. Where is the meet up point for the posse?

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

5. Why doesn't someone call 911?

6. Where is the LaCourt house located? How is it placed in proximity to the LaCourts' neighbors?

7. What happens to Weather on the way home from work?

8. How is Bergen killed? By whom?

9. Where is the Iceman when the police realize what happened? How is he being tracked?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Father Phil Bergen is murdered and the death is made to look like a suicide. Explain why suicide is highly unlikely for Bergen. Also examine how the death was ruled as a homicide. What could make Bergen commit suicide? What is the Catholic Church's stance on suicide? How does the rule compare to those in other religions? Explain.

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