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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. McLain's girlfriend said the printer would trade him for what?

2. What happened to the layout for the newspaper?

3. What adjective is best used to describe the Iceman at this point?

4. What kind of gun was used to shoot Davenport?

5. Who does Weather go with to track the Iceman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lucas Davenport is a Minneapolis cop; Shelly Carr is a small town cop. Compare and contrast the men's personalities, careers, training, and demeanor. Which is the better cop? Which was most effective in the Iceman case? Who was the least effective? Why? What might Davenport and/or Carr done better to resolve the case sooner? Do you think the police will ever know everything about the sex ring and murders? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Reputation is a touchy subject in a small town like Grant. Explain the situation with the three single men that lived by the LaCourt house. Also discuss the issue with Elle researching Bergen's background. Why are the reputations so important? How were the people in question affected? What did Davenport learn from the information? Did it help the case?

Essay Topic 3

Father Phil Bergen is murdered and the death is made to look like a suicide. Explain why suicide is highly unlikely for Bergen. Also examine how the death was ruled as a homicide. What could make Bergen commit suicide? What is the Catholic Church's stance on suicide? How does the rule compare to those in other religions? Explain.

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