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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What best describes Mickey Rafferty's mood when Spenser first meets him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Relaxed.
(d) Solicitous.

3. Where is Candy left stranded in Chapter 3?
(a) The departing flights zone.
(b) Behind an abandoned warehouse.
(c) By the giraffe exhibit.
(d) The Ventura Freeway.

4. What does Spenser suggest to Mickey in Chapter 4?
(a) That Mickey should get to know Sam Felton.
(b) That Mickey is in danger.
(c) That Candy should stop her investigation.
(d) That Mickey should see a doctor.

5. How long do Candy and Spenser have to wait before they are allowed to see the person they are visiting at the Oceania offices?
(a) They are greeted as they get off the elevator.
(b) All day.
(c) A long time.
(d) 5 minutes.

6. Who is Rachel Wallace?
(a) A writer.
(b) Spenser's sister.
(c) A librarian.
(d) Spenser's co-worker.

7. What best describes Mickey Rafferty's appearance?
(a) Unkempt and gritty.
(b) Tall and lanky.
(c) Professional and clean.
(d) Short and tough-looking.

8. Who does Spenser intend to tell about his and Candy's late night activity the night before they visit the Oceania offices?
(a) Detective Odell.
(b) Richard Hammond.
(c) Mickey Rafferty.
(d) Susan.

9. What does Mickey do at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Tries to hit Spenser.
(b) Gives Spenser a business card.
(c) Tells Candy to look into Summit Studios.
(d) Buys Spenser's meal.

10. What do Spenser and Candy do the night they meet with Roger Hammond and have drinks together?
(a) Go skinny-dipping.
(b) Sleep together.
(c) Break into an office.
(d) Observe a beating.

11. What does the person who calls Spenser in Chapter 3 tell him?
(a) That Candy wants to meet with him at ten.
(b) That he is needed back in Boston.
(c) That his credit card has been denied.
(d) That Candy has been hurt.

12. Who first calls Spenser in Chapter 1?
(a) His mother.
(b) A former client.
(c) A bill collector.
(d) His lover.

13. Under what circumstances do Candy and Spenser leave Roger Hammond's office?
(a) Hammond's secretary tells him he has an appointment.
(b) They are kicked out by Hammond.
(c) Hammond walks them to the parking lot.
(d) They leave out a back door.

14. Who walks Spenser and Candy to their car when they leave Summit Studios?
(a) Mickey Rafferty.
(b) Security guards.
(c) A secretary.
(d) Roger Hammond.

15. Why do Spenser and Candy have to wait to see Roger Hammond?
(a) He is out of the office.
(b) No reason is given.
(c) He is in a meeting.
(d) He is on a long distance call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Candy Sloan say she would rather NOT do when she talks to Spenser on the phone?

2. Who gave Spenser the material he is reading when the novel opens?

3. What does Mickey tell Spenser in Chapter 3?

4. Who meets Spenser at the airport in Chapter 2?

5. What best describes Roger Hammond's reaction to seeing Spenser and Candy after their meeting?

(see the answer keys)

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