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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of weapon would the Iceman prefer to use?

2. What happened to the layout for the newspaper?

3. Who do the two men go to meet?

4. Westrom realizes that what item was missing from the truck thought to be Bergen's?

5. What is the name of the hospital where Weather works?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Davenport is often viewed as a rogue cop, one who does not play by the book. Discuss this behavior. How is Davenport's method helpful to his work? How might it hinder or jeopardize an investigation? How do Davenport's colleagues feel about his behavior? How is the behavior viewed by the rural cops in Grant? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Explain.

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