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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 are Shadow Love, Billy, and the Crows during their conversation?

2. What piece of evidence is there in the Andretti murder?

3. Who is the main person the Indians are after?

4. Who is Hood sent to kill?

5. Who meets up with Davenport on the way to the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ray Cuervo? What is the man's business?

2. Discuss the scene between Davenport, Lily and Hart regarding the photos acquired at the Tribune.

3. Describe the scene at Andretti's during and after Hood's attack.

4. How does Davenport force Liss to give up names of the people involved?

5. What happens at Bluebird's funeral? How do people react to the presence of the police?

6. Explain the arrival of Shadow Love and the news he brings to the Crows.

7. What are the results of the competition?

8. Who are Larry and Carl Reed? What is their crime?

9. Why is Davenport worried about Jennifer at this point?

10. What is the result of Hart's attempts to help the police?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many references to the dead throughout the book particularly when it comes to the vengeance of the Sioux. Why do you think that is the case? Do you think it has to do with the nature of the characters, the story, or as a vehicle to introduce the nature of the tribe and its history? Do you think the use of the dead is effective? How do living characters interact with those that have died? How would you feel if you had an experience with one of the spirits of your ancestors? What did it mean when Aaron said he "could feel the bones?" Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write your own murder mystery based on "Shadow Prey." Use Davenport as the lead character. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, and synopsis. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Members of the Minneapolis Police Department and Davenport are dismayed to learn about the arrival of the FBI. Discuss in detail the duties and jurisdiction of the FBI versus the local police. What is the relationship between the agencies? Is the relationship different on paper than it is when the teams work together? Explain. What is Davenport's relationship with Kieffer and his people? How do the feds help or hinder the Shadow Love case?

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