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The Widening Gyre | Quiz

Robert B. Parker
This Study Guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Widening Gyre.

The Widening Gyre | Quiz

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1)

What of the following describes the relationship Spenser has with Paul? (from Chapter 12-13)

Blood brothers.
College buddies.
Lovers.
Father and son.
2)

What does Hawk agree to do for Spenser? (from Chapter 30-31)

Look after Susan.
Stay at the hospital.
Lend him money.
Give him his gun.
3)

Why does Spenser phone Alexander in Chapter 14? (from Chapter 14-15)

To look at the video.
To shout at him.
To quit.
To ask for an advance.
4)

What does Morris send Ed out of the office to buy? (from Chapter 12-13)

A gun.
A pen.
A beer.
A coffee.
5)

What does Spenser watch on his TV? (from Chapter 14-15)

A sitcom.
A film.
The news.
The sport.
6)

Who does Belson describe to Spenser? (from Chapter 18-19)

Joe Broz.
Gerry Broz.
Robert Browne.
Meade Alexander.
7)

What is the name of Spenser's friend who arrives as Quirk leaves? (from Chapter 30-31)

Owl.
Buzzard.
Eagle.
Hawk.
8)

What does Broz want Spenser to do? (from Chapter 32-33)

Leave the country.
Pay compensation for the two men he killed.
Stop the investigation.
Work for him.
9)

Who does Spenser try to contact as soon he gets back to his hotel room? (from Chapter 16-17)

Detective Belson.
Joe Broz.
Wayne Cosgrove.
Martin Quirk.
10)

What city does Spenser drive to in Chapter 15? (from Chapter 14-15)

Chicago.
Boston.
Washington DC.
Seattle.
11)

What does Spenser say he marvels at at the end of the section? (from Chapter 25)

His love for Susan.
His car.
Susan's love.
Susan's beauty.
12)

Where does Spenser take Susan for dinner? (from Chapter 18-19)

Rive Gauche.
The Ritz.
The Hilton.
The Dorchester.
13)

What is the name of Spenser's hotel? (from Chapter 14-15)

The Hilton.
Hays Hotel.
Dorchester.
Four Seasons.
14)

What do Paul, Spenser and Paige drink with their dinner? (from Chapter 26-27)

Wine.
Whiskey.
Lemonade.
Beer.
15)

What two people do Morris and Spenser discuss? (from Chapter 12-13)

Ed and Ronni.
Gerry and Joe Broz.
Susan and Paul.
Browne and Alexander.
16)

Where does Susan go shopping? (from Chapter 22-24)

Mazza Mall.
Globe Mall.
Hopper Mall.
Lazno Mall.
17)

What is the name of Paul's girlfriend? (from Chapter 26-27)

Paige.
Roberta.
Devon.
Maude.
18)

Who does Spenser meet for a drink at the beginning of Chapter 22? (from Chapter 20-21)

Philip.
Laura.
Susan.
Denise.
19)

Where does Spenser drive the thugs' car? (from Chapter 28-29)

The police station.
The hospital.
The army barracks.
The church.
20)

Who accompanies Joe to the park? (from Chapter 32-33)

Ed.
Morris.
Nolan.
Greg.
21)

What does Spenser eat at the market? (from Chapter 16-17)

Fruit.
Noodles.
A doughnut.
A sandwich.
22)

What does Cynthia's husband buy from Gerry? (from Chapter 22-24)

Cocaine.
Speed.
Hashish.
Heroin.
23)

From where does Spenser recognize Greg? (from Chapter 18-19)

His gym.
A local bar.
The blackmail video.
A television show.
24)

What does Spenser say he admires about Susan as she shops? (from Chapter 22-24)

Her brutality.
Her hips.
Her efficiency.
Her sense of fun.
25)

What does Susan work as at the children's hospital? (from Chapter 12-13)

A psychologist.
A physiotherapist.
A nurse.
A secretary.
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