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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. The car belonged to which of the following?
2. Where does Lucas go to pick up Cassie?
3. What topic does Lucas discuss with a funeral director?
4. Which of the following rules out George as Loverboy?
5. Lucas also learns George was a singer and sang the part of a(n) ______.
Short Essay Questions
1. What valuable information does Del get from Cheryl? What does Lucas do with the information?
2. What does Lucas do with the information about the stolen televisions? Do you think the plan will work?
3. Discuss the scene in which Bekker and Druze return to the cabin in Wisconsin. What is the purpose of the trip? Is the trip a success? Do the men get away unnoticed?
4. What picture arrives at the station? Who sent it? What about the picture is unusual?
5. Why is Lucas frustrated with Loverboy?
6. What is the next step that takes place with Cassie and Lucas? What does Lucas learn bout Cassie's history?
7. Discuss the conversation between Lucas and Bekker regarding Stephanie's death. What about the conversation surprises Lucas?
8. Discuss Lucas' temporary break down regarding the case. Where does Lucas place his anger?
9. Discuss the phone call Lucas receives regarding Sarah. What is the problem? What is the outcome of the call?
10. Why do Lucas and Cassie break into the theater? What does Lucas take?
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
Discuss Sandford's use of Minnesota for the setting in the Lucas Davenport series. Why do you think Sandford chose Minnesota? How accurate do you think the setting is in regards to the real location? What areas are most commonly referenced in the story? What other location might have worked as well, if not better, than Minnesota? What is unique about the setting? What regionalisms are exhibited by Davenport and the rest of the characters? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Michael Bekker is obsessed with death and dying. Bekker's role as a doctor has given him opportunities to study death, often to the detriment of the patient. Discuss Bekker's professional career. Why is Bekker known as Dr. Death? What are the opinions of the other doctors, e.g., Merriam? What action does Bekker often take when dealing with a terminal patient? Which of Bekker's actions are illegal? How does Bekker handle Sybil? Why is Bekker still permitted to practice if he is committing murder? Explain.
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