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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Spenser's solution to the problem discussed in Chapter 23?
2. How does Susan describe the relationship that parents have with their children?
3. What is the story that Patty recalls in Chapter 13?
4. What does Spenser tell Paul about fighting in a "regular" fight?
5. In Chapter 26, where do Paul and Spenser stay the first night?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the reader likely to feel when Patty shows up to take Paul home in Chapter 22?
2. Why does Paul force Spenser to wake him the way that he did in Chapter 16?
3. Why does Spenser send Paul and Patty to Susan's house in Chapter 13?
4. Is the violence used in Chapter 24 necessary? Why?
5. Is Spenser's plan to blackmail the Giacomins in order to make them pay for Paul's education and living expenses, as well as staying away from him a good plan? Why? Why not?
6. Does Susan make a good point about parental rights in Chapter 23? Why? Why not?
7. Aside from making sure that Paul has a presentable suit to wear to the ballet, what is the point of taking Paul to Louis' to get a suit?
8. How does Spenser handle the confrontation with Patty in Chapter 22?
9. Is Spenser's evaluation of Susan's attitude in Chapter 23 an accurate one? Why? Why not?
10. Why is the discussion that Spenser and Paul have in Chapter 21 about the rules of fighting an important one?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
As the book progresses, we learn that Spenser has a very sensitive and thoughtful side. He has some very deep thoughts on life and the way that it should be lived, including personal boundaries and living with yourself if you have to cross those boundaries. Use the text to explore those thoughts in greater detail.
Part 1) Why do you think that Spenser has those ideas?
Part 2) Why do you think that Spenser feels that it is important for Paul to understand such ideals?
Part 3) Do you agree with his ideals? Why? Why not?
Essay Topic 2
Mel Giacomin is the main antagonist (villain, bad guy) of the story. He is not a very complex character, and has very few personality aspects. Unlike Spenser, when he is faced with some tough decisions, he does not make good ones. and definitely makes some decisions which could be viewed as morally problematic. In a story rife with "bad guys" and "seedy characters", what makes Mel the antagonist of this story? Use instances from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Spenser is the protagonist (hero, good guy) of the story. He is a complex character with many personality aspects who makes some very tough decisions throughout the book. What makes Spenser the hero of the story, even though he makes some decisions which could be viewed as morally problematic? Use instances from the text to support your answer.
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