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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. Where was Bekker when Stephanie was killed?

2. What is the name of Druze's boss?

3. What is the name of the protagonist in the book?

4. In which state does the story take place?

5. What is the surname of the second snitch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the scene in which Lucas and Del are in the bar. What action takes place?

2. What is the conversation between Del and Lucas as they wait in the bar? What is Lucas' reaction?

3. Why is Daniel worried about Lucas? Is the concern warranted? What does Daniel decide to do to help Lucas?

4. Who is Elizabeth Armistead? Why has she been killed? How was the body discovered?

5. How does Bekker attempt to locate Loverboy? What tools does Bekker use? What does he find?

6. Who is Michael Bekker? Describe his personality and motives.

7. Lucas goes to visit Elle Kruger. Who is Elle Kruger?

8. What information does Lucas get from Sloan regarding Michael Bekker?

9. What does Lucas do outside work? Is it a hobby or another job?

10. Examine the reaction of the lover when he walks in on Druze.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might Lucas' job continue to interfere with the relationship? Why do you think Jennifer refuses to marry Lucas? What might happen to the baby? What previous incidents have caused Jennifer to rethink the relationship? Do you think Jennifer will ever change her mind? Will Lucas remain a part of Sarah's life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Does Daniel know about Davenport's antics? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Carlo Druze. What types of things would Druze be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Druze have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with his victims? How might Druze describe how he felt before, during and after each murder? Examine the relationship between Druze and Bekker.

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