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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 is attempting to get information from the Indian community?

2. Andretti's people send a detective from which city?

3. What is the name of Liss' mother?

4. Davenport is upset when he learns that Lily is going to ____.

5. The meeting is held just below which Fort?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the results of the competition?

3. How do the Crows react to the news? What is their next step?

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

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

6. Who is Leo Clark and what is his role in the story?

7. Examine the scene in which Bluebird is killed.

8. What does Lily do to distract Hood? What is the purpose of the distraction?

9. Who is the character known as "Clay?"

10. In the beginning of the story, Sioux Indians go on a killing spree with the hopes of capturing an enemy. Discuss the plan.

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? Why do you think Jennifer refuses to marry Lucas? What might happen to the baby? Who do you think would get custody? How will it affect the relationship? Also discuss Davenport's infidelity with Lily and lack of guilt regarding the affair.

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

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.

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