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

2. In Chapter 8, when Patty and Spenser are talking at the breakfast table, what conclusion does Spenser come to about Patty, Mel, and Paul's relationship?
(a) That they could really be a happy family if they all tried a little harder.
(b) That Paul is a trophy that Mel and Patty fight over to hurt each other; and that neither really care about Paul's well-being.
(c) That the divorce really was the most healthy outcome for the family.
(d) That the three of them should go to counseling and work out their issues.

3. The first morning that Paul and Spenser are in the cabin, what does Spenser set out for breakfast?
(a) Steak and eggs.
(b) Egg white omelettes and juice.
(c) Oatmeal, butter, sugar, and coffee.
(d) Cornbread, strawberry jam, and a bowl of assorted fruit.

4. What is the answer to the visitor's demand in Chapter 22?
(a) They turn down the construction job offer.
(b) Spenser will take the case.
(c) They answer that they do not have a construction permit.
(d) Paul will not go.

5. Who are Spenser and Paul looking for after lunch in Chapter 24?
(a) Harry Cimoli.
(b) Buddy Hartman.
(c) Mel Giacomin.
(d) Hawk.