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God Save the Child | Quiz

Robert B. Parker
This Study Guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of God Save the Child.

God Save the Child | Quiz

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1)

What does the driver of this vehicle do? (from Chapters 5 and 6)

He drives slowly past Margery.
He grabs Margery and the backpack.
He drives by quickly.
He slows and grabs the backpack from Margery.
2)

Why does Spenser say that it's evident Kevin and Vic will be returning soon? (from Chapters 22 through 26)

Spenser can see them running down the street.
Kevin's clothes are on a bed.
Kevin has left a note saying so.
Spenser can hear Vic's voice.
3)

What is the phone call? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

An elaborate spoof.
A prank call by a group of teenagers.
A serious call from the kidnappers.
A telemarketer.
4)

How many options are there as to where the kidnappers might have come out of the woods? (from Chapters 5 and 6)

A few.
Five.
Only a couple.
Dozens.
5)

What does Spenser not have regarding this case? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

The time to find Kevin.
The tools needed to find Kevin.
Any clues that will lead him to Kevin.
The desire to find Kevin.
6)

Whose life is threatened, other than Kevin's? (from Chatpers 11 through 13)

Roger's.
Margery's.
Spenser's.
Susan's.
7)

What does Spenser call Croft? (from Chapters 22 through 26)

Dr.
Vic's man.
Mr. Croft.
John Doe.
8)

Spenser then heads for the Smithfield Police Station where he plans to do what? (from Chapters 22 through 26)

Place Vic in custody.
Speak to Trask.
Pick up Croft.
Visit with Healy.
9)

Why does he make this comparison? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

You have to try many maneuvers until you get the right one.
You have to knock people down to win.
You have to step on some toes to be victorious.
You keep returning the ball until someone makes a mistake.
10)

What is behind a school in Old Smithfield? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

A motorcycle.
A corvette.
A hearse.
A van.
11)

What is Vaughn's response to Spenser's questioning regarding Margery? (from Chapters 14 through 17)

She ran away when she saw Vic coming towards her.
She fainted from the shock of seeing Kevin.
She had become drunk and tripped over his foot.
She had teased him into thinking they were going outside to be alone but then changed her mind.
12)

How does Spenser respond to Dolly's comment about her mother? (from Chatpers 11 through 13)

Maybe boys have more trouble with that sort of situation.
Maybe he will adjust in time.
He is sure Kevin has adapted.
Kevin probably ran away because of this.
13)

By what does Spenser say kidnappings are usually motivated? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

Fear.
Greed.
Anger.
Desire.
14)

Who is meeting with Vic? (from Chapters 18 through 21)

Dr. Croft.
Roger.
Kevin.
Susan.
15)

Is there any way for the police to track the driver of the vehicle? (from Chapters 5 and 6)

Possibly.
Yes.
Probably.
No.
16)

Margery becomes increasingly ________________ and at one point tells Spenser that he's a "handsome brute." (from Chapters 14 through 17)

Drunk.
Odd.
Sad.
Angry.
17)

Just as Spenser is becoming aggravated at having to lay on the bench in the rain, what happens? (from Chapters 18 through 21)

A tall man approaches Vic and trades a briefcase for an envelope Vic takes from an inside pocket.
Vic is attacked by a man in dark clothing.
Vic leaves with a woman.
A woman approaches Vic and speaks with him.
18)

They go up to Kevin's secret room, and Spenser discovers what? (from Chatpers 11 through 13)

A photograph.
A letter.
A locked trunk.
A book.
19)

What do Spenser and Susan do in the middle of the night? (from Chapters 22 through 26)

They talk.
They eat the meal Susan had prepared.
They sleep.
They search for Kevin.
20)

What is done with Kevin? (from Chapters 22 through 26)

He stays with Vic.
He returns home with his parents.
He is put in a juvenile detention center.
He is taken to a psychiatrist.
21)

To what does Spenser compare private investigating? (from Chapters 7 through 10)

Dance.
Wrestling.
Football.
Tennis.
22)

Why was Maguire at the house? (from Chapters 14 through 17)

To prepare the bar for the party.
To guard the house.
To discuss legal matters with Margery.
He is Margery's boyfriend.
23)

What does Dolly say is common knowledge about her mother? (from Chatpers 11 through 13)

She dresses well.
She is a good cook.
She screws around.
She is rude.
24)

Spenser receives a phone call from whom? (from Chapters 14 through 17)

Trask.
Healy.
The state police.
Vic.
25)

Spenser joins who several blocks away? (from Chapters 5 and 6)

Trask and Healy.
The kidnapper.
The Bartletts.
Vinnie.
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