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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 object seems to be causing the concern?

2. What is the type of gas station owned and operated by Harper?

3. What is the name of the couple's daughter?

4. What is the husband's time consuming hobby?

5. Who took the photo to show to adults?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Crane's explanation of how the fire started at the LaCourt house?

2. What does the burglary specialist tell Crane about common hiding places?

3. Why is Davenport embarrassed by the small town rumor mill?

4. What is the situation with Russ Harper's arrest?

5. What is the result of Davenport's questioning Duane Helper? What does Helper tell Davenport?

6. How is Bergen killed? By whom?

7. What happens when Davenport starts to go after the Iceman?

8. Why doesn't someone call 911?

9. What are the yellow-haired girl's thoughts in regard to the Iceman's temper?

10. How is the Iceman introduced in Chapter1? What is the man doing?

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 the Iceman. Discuss the character's past history in regards to psychiatric care. What would a psychiatrist say about the killer's need to commit the murders? Was the killer perverted, mentally ill, or something else? What would the terminology be from a psychiatrist's point of view? What kind of treatment might the Iceman have benefited from 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

Carr and Davenport have an interesting professional relationship. The two veteran cops seem to respect one another. Discuss how the mutual admiration benefits their working relationship. What are the similarities? What is Shelly's background and how does it compare to Davenport's background?

Essay Topic 3

Davenport is often viewed as a rogue cop, one who does not play by the book. Discuss this behavior. How is Davenport's method helpful to his work? How might it hinder or jeopardize an investigation? How do Davenport's colleagues feel about his behavior? How is the behavior viewed by the rural cops in Grant? Is Davenport viewed as an asset or liability by his commander? What kind of reprimands might Davenport receive for his unusual methods? Explain.

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