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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. What is the name of the Crows' female friend?

2. Where is Hood's primary residence?

3. Jennifer plans a trip to which location?

4. Davenport hits the streets to try and learn more about _____.

5. What type of document gave the police Hood's address?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the subject of the argument between Lily and Davenport?

3. Discuss at least one of the arguments between Davenport and Kieffer.

4. What is Davenport's first step when instructed to use his contacts to gain information?

5. Examine the mission assigned to Billy Hood. How does Hood feel about the assignment?

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

7. What action does the Minneapolis police department take against the crime?

8. Shadow Love spends time reflecting on his past. What is Shadow Love Thinking about?

9. How does money come into play in the investigation?

10. What is the situation at Hood's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Davenport turns to Elle for help in assessing the mental health and actions of the killers. As a psychologist, Elle offers her professional opinion. Explain the analysis given by Elle. Why does Davenport go to her instead of the police analyst or a consultant? Is Elle more qualified? Does Davenport just go to see his friend? What assessment does Elle make about the escalation of the case? What can be done to alter the path of the killers?

Essay Topic 2

The main issue in the story is the political and personal war between the Sioux and the government. Discuss this long time issue. Why are Shadow Love, the Crows and others so angry with the whites? What issue is the biggest between the groups? How does the government deal with the situation? What caused the problem in the first place? What was the first action taken by the Sioux? When did it occur? How does knowledge of the Sioux culture help the reader to better understand the tribe's position? What could have been done differently by either side to prevent the murders and other violent actions? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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