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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 men discuss the death of which of the following?

2. How many people are shot in total?

3. What is Clay's profession?

4. Shadow Love said he killed Yellow Hand for being _____.

5. Whose name is on the lease at that apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the results of the competition?

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

3. Discuss at least two of the pieces of bad news Daniel and others deliver to Davenport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lily is able to recognize Billy Hood by looking at a photo supplied by Davenport. The group had to retrieve photographs from the StarTribune, a process that is quite different than today's standard methods. Which is most efficient? Which produces better quality? In your opinion, which is the better method? How would today's technology make it easier to receive and transmit photos to other law enforcement agencies? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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. Identify any changes in symbolism as they relate to different groups such as the Sioux versus the whites. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Sanford's mysteries and the mysteries written by another famous author.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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