A Savage Place: A Spenser Novel Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-2

1. Describe Spenser's personality.

2. Is Spenser an intelligent person?

3. How does Spenser first hear about Candy Sloan?

4. Why does Candy Sloan need a bodyguard?

5. What is the tone of Spenser's first conversation with Candy Sloan?

6. How does Candy feel about Spenser aiding her with the investigation?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 3

7. Describe Spenser's feelings about Los Angeles.

8. Why does Candy send someone else to pick up Spenser his first...
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