1. In Chapter 10, Spenser tells Patty that he can put her in touch with the feminist writer, Rachel Wallace. Patty responds that feminist theory is all well and good on paper, but that it is not successful in reality. Spenser asks her what the term, successful means in the "real world"; and Patty's response is:
(a) That there is more to life than being a mother and housewife.
(b) "That we get a lot further batting our eyes and wiggling our butts."
(c) That women really need self-actualization.
(d) "Women are so boring...I need men."

2. What news do Paul and Susan have for Spenser in Chapter 29?
(a) That the foster family was going to work out just fine.
(b) That the school that they went to visit did not meet their standards.
(c) That Paul and Susan are going to begin searching for Paul's real father.
(d) That Paul was going to move in with Susan.

3. The first morning that Paul and Spenser are in the cabin, what does Spenser set out for breakfast?
(a) Egg white omelettes and juice.
(b) Cornbread, strawberry jam, and a bowl of assorted fruit.
(c) Oatmeal, butter, sugar, and coffee.
(d) Steak and eggs.

4. What does Susan say about Spenser's personality in Chapter 20?
(a) That he is fun-loving and adventurous.
(b) That he works too hard to thwart people's expectations.
(c) That he is predictable.
(d) That he is unpredictable.

5. In what city does this story take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) Miami.
(c) Boston.
(d) Los Angeles.