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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Candy tell Spenser that Peter Brewster has when they have dinner together in Chapter 23?
(a) An aging mother he cares for.
(b) Mob connections.
(c) A softer side.
(d) A lease in Roger Hammond's name.

2. Where does Spenser go after Candy is told to stop investigating the corruption story?
(a) A hotel near the private hangar.
(b) Candy's house.
(c) Peter Brewster's guest house.
(d) An apartment provided by the station.

3. What best describes Sam Felton as he answers Candy's questions?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Assured.
(d) Nervous.

4. Where does Detective Samuelson take Spenser at the end of the novel?
(a) To lunch.
(b) To jail.
(c) To the airport.
(d) To Candy's apartment.

5. Why does Spenser suggest that Franco killed Felton, in response to Candy's suspicion?
(a) To prevent him from telling the mob something.
(b) To prevent Felton from telling Candy about the drug operation.
(c) To tie up loose ends related to the other murder.
(d) That he panicked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Peter Brewster do when he found out about Roger Hammond's financial problems?

2. Who does Spenser find in Peter Brewster's office when he breaks in, in Chapter 27?

3. Who does Spenser tell to call Detective Samuelson?

4. What is revealed about Mickey when a police officer comes to Candy's house?

5. What is Candy's response when Spenser tries to console her in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Candy and Spenser get into Sam Felton's house?

2. How does Candy feel about using sex to get information from Peter Brewster?

3. What is the importance of Spenser teaching Candy how to shoot a gun?

4. Describe Spenser's relationship with Detective Samuelson.

5. What prediction does Spenser make about Franco, and what is it's result?

6. What indications are there that Candy and Spenser are in danger at Sam Felton's house?

7. Why does Candy hinder the police investigation into Mickey Rafferty's death?

8. Does Spenser respect Candy?

9. Why does Spenser go to Peter Brewster's office after Candy is killed?

10. Is Candy attracted to Peter Brewster?

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