1. On their first full day at the cabin in Chapter 16, Spenser and Paul go to North Conway for which of the following?
(a) To go record shopping.
(b) To buy books.
(c) To buy Paul some sneakers.
(d) To buy a television for the cabin.

2. Besides the man sitting at the desk, who else is in the building that Paul and Spenser visit in Chapter 25?
(a) No one.
(b) Three men playing cards.
(c) Two rottweiler dogs.
(d) A room full of bookies.

3. What does the man sitting at the desk in Chapter 25 look like?
(a) Scrawny, potbellied, with long, dirty fingernails and yellow teeth. His hair was the color of a Norway rat, and very thin.
(b) He was very businesslike; a crisp suit, spectacles, and a red tie.
(c) He was very fit, with well-defined muscles and a crew haircut.
(d) He was enormous; with thin blonde hair and the face of a bull mastiff.

4. Why does Spenser not want a personal relationship with Patty?
(a) Because he does not like mixing personal issues with business matters.
(b) Because he does not find her attractive.
(c) Because it would be unprofessional and harm his professional reputation.
(d) Because he is in love with Susan, and because he believes that Paul would think less of him if he were to get involved with Patty.

5. What is Paul's response to Spenser's plans for the property?
(a) Paul shrugs and says that he does not care.
(b) He does not believe that Spenser can do it. He also says that he does not want to help.
(c) That they are crazy, and that Spenser is crazy.
(d) That Spenser has a good plan and that Paul wants to help.