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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. Lucas supposedly receives an alarming call regarding _____________.

2. What movie does Lucas watch to understand the teen's reference?

3. Cassie and Lucas break in at which location?

4. Lucas spends the evening at home reviewing ____ reports.

5. Lucas notes that Bekker has a lack of _____ when it comes to the murder.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the next step that takes place with Cassie and Lucas? What does Lucas learn bout Cassie's history?

2. List at least two more clues that tie Druze to the Bekker homicide.

3. Discuss the scene in which Druze attempts to find a new, random victim. What crucial mistake is made by Druze?

4. Discuss Lucas' temporary break down regarding the case. Where does Lucas place his anger?

5. What picture arrives at the station? Who sent it? What about the picture is unusual?

6. Discuss the phone call Lucas receives regarding Sarah. What is the problem? What is the outcome of the call?

7. Who is the witness to Druze's latest crime? What odd reference does the witness give to Lucas? Does the reference help?

8. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?

9. What happens when Lucas arrives at the cabin in Wisconsin? What is the opinion of the local cops?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carlo Druze is murdered by Michael Bekker. Bekker attempts to make the scene appear to be a murder/suicide. Explain why suicide is highly unlikely for Druze. Also examine how the death was ruled as a homicide. Who finds the bodies? Where are the bodies found? What is Lucas' opinion? What is Lucas' reaction to the crime scene? Which fellow cop is there to try and help? Explain. Also explain why Cassie was murdered. What is the main thing Michael Bekker did wrong when he tried to make Druze's death look like a suicide?

Essay Topic 2

Daniel and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another, at least in the beginning. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. Explore how Daniel's style of leadership has helped Davenport form his own style. What are the similarities? What is Daniel's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background? How do Davenport's feelings and opinions change as the story progresses? What is Daniel's reaction when he realizes Davenport has uncovered his secret? Do you think Daniel will approach Davenport or does he trust Davenport to keep silent? Explain. Also examine how the secret could affect Daniel's career.

Essay Topic 3

Examine John Sandford's Lucas Davenport series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Lucas Davenport. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Davenport go next? How might Davenport's relationships with Daniel, Elle, Jennifer, Sarah, and his colleagues change in future books?

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