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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. Where do Spenser and Candy go to find Sam Felton in Chapter 16?

2. What was Sam Felton's involvement in the corruption?

3. Who kills the young blond man in Chapter 17?

4. Why did Franco kill Sam Felton?

5. Why does Candy tell Spenser that she believes Franco killed Felton, after she is told to stop investigating the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Spenser try to keep Candy safe from Peter Brewster?

2. Does Candy feel safe around Peter Brewster?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Franco's visit to Sam Felton's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many elements of A Savage Place seem ready made for the big screen: car chases, sex, corruption and murder, all on a large scale. Imagine that the author wrote this novel, not as a detective story, but as a narrative of the event. What elements would need to be changed? Consider things like names, settings, and events in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Other than Spenser, are there any characters in the novel that can be described as trustworthy or honest? Use examples to support your answer.

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