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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. Who is Rollie Simms?
(a) Peter Brewster's security guard.
(b) A police officer.
(c) Peter Brewster's attorney.
(d) A news reporter.

2. 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) A lease in Roger Hammond's name.
(c) Mob connections.
(d) A softer side.

3. What event has Candy upset in the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) A meeting with her boss.
(b) A phone call from Roger Hammond.
(c) A news report about a murder.
(d) The meeting with Peter Brewster.

4. Who do Candy and Spenser plan to go talk to, after hearing the message about Felton?
(a) Detective Samuelson.
(b) Andre LaPointe.
(c) Sam Felton.
(d) Mickey Rafferty.

5. How does Spenser respond to the offer he receives from the person in Chapter 19?
(a) He accepts, but later changes his mind.
(b) He says he'll think about it.
(c) He accepts.
(d) He refuses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Spenser nearly run off by police after reporting the murder?

2. Who does Spenser say killed Candy and Franco, when he is in Peter Brewster's office?

3. What best describes Candy's condition the morning after she is told to stop investigating the corruption story?

4. Who does Spenser learn bailed Roger Hammond out of financial trouble 6 years ago?

5. Who does Spenser call at the end of Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens when Spenser confronts Brewster at the Oceania offices.

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

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

4. Describe the events leading to Candy's death at the oil field.

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

6. What are Spenser's feelings about Candy's relationship with Peter Brewster?

7. Which characters in the novel get what they deserve?

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

9. Why does Candy refuse to let Spenser console her in Chapter 12?

10. Describe Spenser's relationship with Detective Samuelson.

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