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  John Sandford's PREY series   great trivia quiz  
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Starting in 1989 with 'Rules of Prey', John Sandford has written over two dozen crime books, whose titles all end with the word 'Prey'. In these books, the central figure and primary protagonist is Lucas Davenport, around whom this quiz is centered.
Average, 10 Qns, HarryTripper, Nov 27 15
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  John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"   popular trivia quiz  
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"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.
Average, 10 Qns, Pathetictoo, Feb 22 09
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  Mysteries By John Sandford    
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John Sandford has written a series of books with Prey in the titles of all of them. I love the series and hope you do too!
Average, 10 Qns, mizlentz, Aug 23 12
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  "Easy Prey" by John Sandford    
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This quiz is based on the Sandford whodunit "Easy Prey"
Average, 10 Qns, martinjudo, Sep 05 10
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  100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)    
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Any true fan of the "Prey" murder mystery novel series authored by John Sandford would know that, in "Broken Prey", character Lucas Davenport composed a list of the "100 Best Songs of the Rock Era" for his iPod, while hunting a group of serial killers.
Tough, 10 Qns, AuntieJAM, May 22 12
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Finally, of the many women in Lucas's life, which one is a nun?

From Quiz ""Easy Prey" by John Sandford"




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John Sandford Trivia Questions
1. In which Midwestern State does Lucas Davenport live and the crimes he solves take place?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Minnesota

While many of the novels center around the Minneapolis and St Paul area, others happen in various small Minnesota towns. Living in Arizona, I always find it amusing that these states are classified as being in the 'Midwest', especially as they are all east of the Continental divide.

2. According to Lucas Davenport, what song should "any decent road trip start with"?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: "Sharp-Dressed Man" - ZZ Top

"... as any intelligent person knows, any decent road trip will start with ZZ Top." - Lucas Davenport. ("Broken Prey" by John Sandford) Lucas chose this for his number one song to start his list. Agree?

3. In which state, in the United States of America, is the story set?

From Quiz "Easy Prey" by John Sandford

Answer: Minnesota

The murders occur in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with the first death being wrongly attributed to a famous model. For most of the book Lucas concentrates on who would murder the model, not realising that the subsequent murders fall under two different motives.

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

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

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.

5. What is the title of the first book in the series?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: Rules of Prey

'Rules of Prey' started it all!

6. Although Lucas Davenport is the primary protagonist in all of the 'Prey' books, he sometimes gets help from another officer, one who likes to fish and loves his boat. What is his rather colorful name?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Virgil Flowers

Virgil Flowers is based outside of the Minneapolis and St Paul area and is a bachelor who loves the outdoors and his fishing boat. He is younger than Lucas and is considered somewhat of a ladies man, having been married 3 times. Outside of the 'Prey' series there are several other Sandford books where Virgil is the primary character.

7. What song did Lucas put on his 100 Best Songs of the Rock Era list twice?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: Knockin' on Heaven's Door

"Yeah, yeah, I know it's on the list twice". - Lucas Davenport. ("Broken Prey" by John Sandford) Bob Dylan's version is 42 and the one by Guns 'n Roses is 73. I personally like the Eric Clapton version, but not all can be on the list.

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

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

Answer: Attorney

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

9. What is the name of the hero in all the 'Prey' books?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: Lucas Davenport

10. Lucas sometimes uses his personal vehicle when rushing to a crime scene. Having quite a pedigree, what type of car is this?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Porsche

Lucas has a Porsche 911 which he loves to drive. He also dresses in expensive clothes and wears Italian shoes. As he is independently wealthy, he somewhat stands out from the other law enforcement personnel.

11. How many artists have three songs on Lucas' 100 Best Songs of the Rock Era list?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: four

Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones and Guns 'n Roses all have three songs on the list. If you think Eric Clapton should be included, one of his "three" was recorded with, and credited as, Eric and the Dominos. Seven artists are double winners with two songs each on the list.

12. Who was pregnant with Lucas's child?

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

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.

13. What state do the books take place in, primarily?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: Minnesota

The Twin Cities, to be exact.

14. Unlike most law enforcement detectives, Lucas is fairly wealthy and likes expensive clothes. How did he come by his fortune?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Sold his software company

Lucas was originally a software developer and developed both role-playing games and emergency simulation software for the police and other emergency workers. Early on, he sold his software company and focused on his crime fighting career.

15. What is the only classical piece on the "100 Best Songs of the Rock Era" list?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: "Jazz Suite No. 2: Waltz 2" composed by Dimitri Shostakovich

"Have you considered 'Waltz Two' from the Jazz Suite by Shostakovich?... Well I know you liked the music... You know, it was the theme music in 'Eyes Wide Shut,' when what's-her-face took her clothes off." - Weather Karkinnen (Lucas' wife) "Ah... that was a nice piece." - Lucas Davenport. ("Broken Prey" by John Sandford) This is Lucas' last choice, number 100.

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

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

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.

17. The main character works is a detective but he made his money through some other occupation. What is it?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: He created computer games

He created war games that are played on a computer.

18. Lucas has an adopted daughter who owned a single shot .22 rifle, with which she once shot a crooked cop in the chest. What is her rather uncommon name, containing a double consonant?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Letty

Letty was adopted by Lucas after her mother was murdered. Although a bright girl, she was a poor and somewhat wild child who used to hunt with her .22 rifle. Lucas taught her to shoot pistols and in the book 'Stolen Prey' she actually ended up shooting a couple of assassins. The name, shortened from Leticia, means joy or happiness.

19. What artist is notably absent from Lucas' list of 100 Best Songs of the Rock Era?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: Beatles

"When I get my bar, I'll want your list of songs. I'll put them on the jukebox." - Sloan. "No Beatles." - Lucas Davenport. ("Broken Prey" by John Sandford) - - - - - "Well, these are the one hundred best rock songs, okay? But there are no Beatles on the list. Don't you see? There are no Beatles..." - - Lonnie, the hospital patient who found Lucas' list after the shoot out. These are the very last lines of "Broken Prey".

20. Finally, of the many women in Lucas's life, which one is a nun?

From Quiz "Easy Prey" by John Sandford

Answer: Elle

Elle Kruger, also known as Sister Mary Joseph, is Lucas's oldest friend. She was a professor of Psychology at St. Anne's College before entering the nunnery. Lucas asks her whether the death of the model could be related to her sexuality. She is also able to give some background information on Tom Olson, the model's brother.

21. The Maddog was from which state?

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

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.

22. What kind of car does the main character drive, usually?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: Porsche

He makes a lot of money from his computer games so even though he is a policeman, he can afford to drive a Porsche.

23. Lucas works for an agency under the direction of the State's 'Department of Public Safety'. Arriving on a crime scene he is often heard identifying his agency. What is this group's three-letter initialism and corresponding name?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: BCA - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Although the series originally started out with Davenport working for a Metropolitan Police department, he was eventually forced out and subsequently found employment at the State level, working for his old boss, Rose Marie.

24. In which song on Lucas' 100 Best Songs of the Rock Era list is Brenda Lee "coming on strong"?

From Quiz 100 Best Songs (According to Lucas)

Answer: "Radar Love" - Golden Earring

"... I think I'm just about set, and then I'll hear something I completely forgot about, like 'Radar Love,' I mean that's gotta go on the list." - Lucas Davenport. ("Broken Prey" by John Sandford) Chosen for number six. "The radio is playing some forgotten song, Brenda Lee's 'Coming on Strong'" - line from "Radar Love. "Coming On Strong" is a Brenda Lee recording from 1966. This is MY personal choice for the greatest rock song of all time, recorded in 1973 by the Dutch Band Golden Earring. This song is about a guy on a road trip and his girl back home sending messages to each other via mental telepathy, hence "Radar Love." If written today, the song would be called "Cell Phone Love." ;c) The full song with the drum intro and ending is not heard much. It is one of the most difficult songs for a drummer. It "takes a bit of lateral thinking to get your head around the math." - SongFacts/Fish, London UK.

25. What type of weapon caused the injury to the police officer on protection duty?

From Quiz "Easy Prey" by John Sandford

Answer: Rifle

The murderer used a .44 Ruger rifle to shoot Marcy. We find out that there were two murderers with one of them looking to avenge Alie'e on those he believed where responsible for her death. Marcy is shot outside Jael's apartment block and spends the rest of the story in hospital.

26. What happened at the trial of the Maddog?

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

Answer: There was no trial.

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

27. What is the name of the woman that the main character married?

From Quiz Mysteries By John Sandford

Answer: Weather

He married Weather Karkinnen, a doctor that he met in 'Winter Prey'.

28. Although early on he was a womanizer, Lucas is married to a doctor who has been a featured character in several 'Prey' books which chronicle their sometimes stormy relationship. What is her name?

From Quiz John Sandford's PREY series

Answer: Weather

Weather is a plastic surgeon who helps individuals who've been scarred or have deformities. She once saved Davenport's life and has been a main character in several of the 'Prey' books.

29. Which crime were Jael and Amnon guilty of?

From Quiz "Easy Prey" by John Sandford

Answer: Incest

Like their biblical namesakes Jael and Amnon had been lovers. During their childhoods the brother and sister had been separated, for fifteen years, when their parents had divorced. They meet again in a professional capacity - Jael is now a model, and Amnon is a photographer - and become attracted to each other. After a fling Jael leaves modeling, and Amnon, to become a potter.

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

From Quiz John Sandford's "Rules of Prey"

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".

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