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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Candy tell Spenser is blackmailing someone else when they have dinner together in Chapter 23?

2. Who do Candy and Spenser plan to go talk to, after hearing the message about Felton?

3. What does Spenser dream about at the end of the novel?

4. Why do Candy and Spenser go to Candy's house the day after Samuelson's visit?

5. Who is revealed to have been a collection agent for a loan shark?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Candy and Spenser go to visit Sam Felton?

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

3. Why does Spenser refuse the extra week's pay he is offered by Candy's boss?

4. What does Candy learn about the corruption investigation from Peter Brewster?

5. Describe Franco's known background.

6. Describe Spenser's relationship with Detective Samuelson.

7. Why does Spenser decide to tell Detective Samuelson about the bribe?

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

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

10. How does Candy react to being told to stop working on the corruption investigation story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spenser and Peter Brewster are portrayed as very powerful and competent men.

1) Compare and contrast these two characters.

2) Explain how each furthers the character development of the other.

3) Analyze Candy's attraction to both of these characters.

Essay Topic 2

How are exploitation, morality, and success interwoven in characters and themes in a Savage Place?

Essay Topic 3

Is Candy more logical or emotional by nature? Support your answer with examples from the novel.

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