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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the first place Candy goes at the Farmer's Market in Chapter 7?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) The concession stand.
(c) A stall selling berries.
(d) A stall selling lettuce and bok choy.

2. Who does Candy think Sam Felton is involved with?
(a) The casino industry.
(b) His co-star.
(c) The mob.
(d) A loan shark.

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

4. What does Candy Sloan say she would rather NOT do when she talks to Spenser on the phone?
(a) Fly.
(b) Drive.
(c) Give details using email.
(d) Give details over the phone.

5. Where do Spenser and Candy share drinks after their meeting with Roger Hammond?
(a) At a cocktail party.
(b) On her balcony.
(c) As they walk along the beach.
(d) In a hotel bar.

6. What is the relationship between Mickey and Candy?
(a) They have never met.
(b) She once interviewed him for a story.
(c) They are brother and sister.
(d) He thinks she is his girlfriend.

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

8. Who does Spenser find in his hotel lobby in Chapter 3?
(a) Candy Sloan.
(b) Brian Sloan.
(c) A woman he doesn't know.
(d) A man he doesn't know.

9. What does Spenser decide about the person waiting near Candy's car in Chapter 7?
(a) This person knows more than he or she is saying.
(b) This person is being used.
(c) This person is going to be of use.
(d) This person has no more information.

10. Where does Candy go to meet the person who called her on the day that Spenser arrived in town?
(a) A cafe.
(b) The airport.
(c) The zoo parking lot.
(d) The parking lot of Wal-mart.

11. How does Spenser answer the phone in Chapter 1?
(a) He lets the machine pick up.
(b) By pretending to be someone else.
(c) By saying, Spense here.
(d) Professionally.

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

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

14. How does Roger Hammond initially react to Candy and Spenser?
(a) He's polite, but reserved.
(b) He's suspicious of their motives.
(c) He's rude and offensive.
(d) He's pleasant and helpful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel Wallace tell Spenser to expect?

2. Who does Candy Sloan say will pay for Spenser's services?

3. Where do Spenser and Candy head for a drink after leaving the meeting with Roger Hammond?

4. What does Candy tell the person that she and Spenser go to see after leaving the Farmer's Market?

5. What does Roger Hammond want from Candy after she shares her suspicions?

(see the answer keys)

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