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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. The police have little hope of getting information because of the Sioux view of:

2. What act did the brothers commit against the girl?

3. Where does Davenport meet Shadow Love?

4. Who tells Davenport about finding Hood?

5. What nickname is given to the cousins?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the scene in the Crows' apartment when Billy Hood arrives.

4. What are the results of the competition?

5. Who are Aaron and Samuel? Discuss the conversation between Aaron and Samuel.

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

7. What is the confession made by Shadow at the sweat lodge?

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

9. How does Clark manage to get the drop on the judge?

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

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

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? Do you think Sandford was accurate in portraying the Sioux community? 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

Treachery is everywhere in "Shadow Prey." People constantly deceive one another for personal gain or revenge. Many acts are considered to be treachery when they were not. List at least five different examples of treachery. Include details surrounding each case. Were any of the cases linked? If so, how? Shadow Love takes a particularly dim view of treachery, remarking how the traitors must die. What is Shadow's gauge for treachery and self-preservation? Explain.

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