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John Sandford's "Rules of Prey" Quiz

"Rules of Prey" is the first novel in the "Prey" series by John Sandford. Here we meet the tough Minneapolis cop Lucas Davenport. I hope you enjoy the quiz, and more importantly, read the "Prey" books. Caution, the quiz contains spoilers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pathetictoo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Pathetictoo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,557

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
383

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of car did Lucas drive that made the other cops both proud and envious? Hint

Mercedes Benz

Porsche

Lincoln

Cadillac

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Maddog was an office worker. What was his occupation? Hint

Attorney

County recorder

Records clerk

City planner

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was pregnant with Lucas's child? Hint

Heather

Carla

Jennifer

Elle

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did the Maddog leave at each crime scene? Hint

Panty hose

Used condoms

Notes

A mask

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Maddog was from which state? Hint

Texas

Arizona

New Mexico

Oklahoma

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Question 6 of 10

6. What happened at the trial of the Maddog? Hint

There was no trial.

Found guilty.

Aquitted.

Hung jury.

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the Chief of Police in Minneapolis? Hint

Sloan

Daniels

Anderson

Ruiz

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Lucas' best and dearest friend? Hint

Jennifer

Daniels

Carla

Elle

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is happening to Lucas at the start of the book? Hint

He is at home reading.

He is making a home made silencer.

He is practicing his shooting skills.

He is under surveillance.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What made Lucas rich? Hint

A nice return from the stock market

Creating and writing role playing games.

Rewards for capturing criminals

He sells drugs confiscated in busts.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of car did Lucas drive that made the other cops both proud and envious?

Answer: Porsche

He drove a Porsche and the cops were proud that one of their own would have the money for one, but envious that they didn't.

2. The Maddog was an office worker. What was his occupation?

Answer: Attorney

The Maddog was an attorney, and through his contacts with the county, he encountered and selected many of his victims.

3. Who was pregnant with Lucas's child?

Answer: Jennifer

Lucas loves women, and in this book his long term relationship with Jennifer has resulted in her pregnancy. He was also involved with Carla, one of the Maddog's chosen targets.

4. What did the Maddog leave at each crime scene?

Answer: Notes

At each scene, he would leave a note with a specific rule, such as "Never kill anyone you know". The existence of these notes were known only to the Maddog and the police.

5. The Maddog was from which state?

Answer: Texas

The Maddog had a slight accent when he spoke; the only victim to survive an attack was also from the same area and she noticed it. This was one of the vital clues that helped Lucas find the Maddog.

6. What happened at the trial of the Maddog?

Answer: There was no trial.

Lucas shot and killed the Maddog as he attempted his second attack on Carla.

7. What was the name of the Chief of Police in Minneapolis?

Answer: Daniels

Daniels was the chief in the first few books of the "Prey" series. He has a more prominent role, with a bit of an ironic twist, in the book "Eyes of Prey".

8. Who is Lucas' best and dearest friend?

Answer: Elle

Elle and Lucas started school together, and parted in high school when Lucas was sent to public school. Elle joined a convent and Lucas became a cop. In later years they renewed their friendship, and became close friends.

9. What is happening to Lucas at the start of the book?

Answer: He is under surveillance.

Lucas is under investigation, as the Chief thinks Lucas might be the killer, until the killer strikes while Lucas is watched by Internal Affairs.

10. What made Lucas rich?

Answer: Creating and writing role playing games.

Lucas writes role playing games that have made him very wealthy. In fact, his wealth is a common gossip subject for the cops who have him under surveillance.

Source: Author Pathetictoo

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