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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. How does Spenser respond to Trask?
2. Who does Spenser suggest might be mad at the Bartletts?
3. What does Spenser call Croft?
4. Late for dinner, Spenser stops for a bottle of ___________ and makes it to Susan's by ten thirty.
5. Spenser goes back in the establishment where he does what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is discovered in Kevin's secret room in the barn?
2. What happens when Spenser discovers more business cards like the one Fraser had?
3. What does Henry learn about Vic at Race's Faces?
4. How does Spenser know there are no signs of a break in?
5. What does Spenser learn at the Harbor Health Club?
6. What does Spenser discover when he returns to the Bartlett home?
7. How does Spenser find the Bartletts when he returns?
8. What happens the next day when Spenser goes to Vic's home?
9. What takes place between Susan and Spenser?
10. How is Margery dressed at the party?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Spenser fights Vic.
Part 1) Why does he fight Vic? Do the Bartletts need his help at this point? Why or why not?
Part 2) How is Spenser able to beat Vic? What does this reveal about Spenser?
Part 3) How do other details previously mentioned in the story lead the reader to understand how Spenser was able to beat Vic?
Part 4) How might the other characters involved feel about Spenser winning? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Dr. Croft is hanged by his necktie.
Part 1) Why does this murder occur?
Part 2) How does his inability to keep quiet lead to this?
Part 3) What does this reveal about Trask? How does it help end the mysteries of this case?
Essay Topic 3
Spenser gains many clues through Vic.
Part 1) How does he encounter Vic? How does he prepare for these encounters?
Part 2) What clues does he receive through Vic? How are these clues significant?
Part 3) Are any of these clues necessary for finding Kevin? If so, which ones and why? If not, why not?
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