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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 author compares arrows to which of the following?

2. What item does Sandy deliberately spill all over the floor?

3. Who convinces the dealer to give false information?

4. Where does Sandy hide after receiving instructions from Davenport?

5. What kind of guns are purchased from the dealer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Davenport and fellow officers go to Arne Palin's house. What happens with Palin? What is Davenport's opinion? What is the outcome of the visit?

2. What happens when the men arrive at the hospital? Is their mission successful? Is anyone injured?

3. What effort does Sandy make with the hope of ending the kidnapping and murderous situation?

4. What does Martin do to complete the second short term goal? Are the results satisfactory?

5. What is the first stop for LaChaise and Martin? What is the purpose for the trip?

6. Davenport begins to look for alternate ways to catch LaChaise. What is Davenport's idea? Who is involved? Does Davenport get valuable information?

7. Where do LaChaise and Martin go upon their return to Minneapolis? What happens to Sandy?

8. Describe the final scene at the Metrodome. Who is involved and/or in danger? What is the outcome of the confrontation?

9. What is Davenport's state of mind at this point in the story?

10. Describe the scene in Weather's office after Davenport arrives.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assuming a psychiatrist's point of view, analyze the situation with LaChaise. Discuss LaChaise's past history in regards to psychiatric care. Is LaChaise warped, mentally ill, or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might have benefited LaChaise before the situation got out of hand? Is the behavior something that can be "cured?" If so, how? If not, what else can be done?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Jennifer and Lucas. Are they close? Have they been able to maintain a civil relationship regarding their daughter? Why do you think Jennifer refused to marry Lucas? How does the former relationship play into the current relationship between Lucas and Weather?

Essay Topic 3

Because of LaChaise's plan, Lucas sends family members to a hotel for protection. Discuss the move. Do you think it is wise to send the families away? Where are they sent? Do you think it prevents any of the family members from being hurt? How does LaChaise find out where the family members are staying?

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