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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. Who sits up all night with Lucas to make sure he will be okay?
2. Lucas has reason to believe that Bekker is involved with ____.
3. Bekker tells Druze that he needs to do which of the following?
4. The car belonged to which of the following?
5. Bekker manages to get into Cassie's apartment by pretending to deliver which of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. What picture arrives at the station? Who sent it? What about the picture is unusual?
2. What is Lucas' next move regarding Bekker?
3. What does Lucas do with the information about the stolen televisions? Do you think the plan will work?
4. Why do Lucas and Cassie break into the theater? What does Lucas take?
5. What is Bekker's next step in his plan involving Cassie and Druze?
6. 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?
7. List at least two more clues that tie Druze to the Bekker homicide.
8. What valuable information does Del get from Cheryl? What does Lucas do with the information?
9. Discuss the scene in which Druze attempts to find a new, random victim. What crucial mistake is made by Druze?
10. Discuss the conversation between Lucas and Bekker regarding Stephanie's death. What about the conversation surprises Lucas?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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
Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Sandford uses symbolism in his stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.
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