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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gave Spenser the material he is reading when the novel opens?
(a) The librarian.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His mother.
(d) His co-worker.

2. How does Spenser dress in Chapter 3?
(a) In a casual suit.
(b) In a business suit and tie.
(c) In a seersucker suit.
(d) In jeans and a t-shirt.

3. Who does Candy tell Spenser called her after they parted ways the day he arrived in town?
(a) A man claiming to have information.
(b) Allan Pinkerton.
(c) Her boss.
(d) Rachel Wallace.

4. What does Spenser note about Los Angeles in Chapter 3?
(a) They have fresh fruit everywhere.
(b) It's sunny and smoggy at the same time.
(c) Two streets have the same name.
(d) People look different than they do in Boston.

5. What does Mickey tell Spenser in Chapter 3?
(a) That he is isn't doing his job.
(b) That the Sunrise Cafe is very private.
(c) That the mob is very active in Los Angeles.
(d) That he suspects Candy's boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Susan?

2. What industry is the topic of Candy Sloan's work?

3. How does Spenser answer the phone in Chapter 1?

4. What is Spenser reading when the novel opens?

5. What has Candy Sloan received that motivates her to contact Spenser?

(see the answer key)

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