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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Paul asks Spenser about his fighting career, he asks if he could have been a champion; and Spenser says no. What is Spenser's reasoning for that answer?
(a) Because he injured his knee and could not fight anymore.
(b) Because he got too old to train properly.
(c) Because he was in a different league than champions.
(d) Because he did not want to be a champion.

2. Right after visiting Louis', where do Paul and Spenser go?
(a) To a bookstore.
(b) To the museum of fine arts.
(c) To "Antoinette's Restaurant".
(d) To the Hudson River.

3. How many miles was Paul up to running by May?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

4. What is Spenser's response to Patty's "plan" in Chapter 7?
(a) He politely declines the job, and gives her the name of an associate more suited for that type of work.
(b) He asks her to put him on permanent retainer.
(c) He agrees, but acknowledges that guarding them is only a temporary solution.
(d) He tells her that it will not work, and that they must think of something else.

5. In Chapter 7, what is Patty's "plan" for Spenser?
(a) To stay with her and Paul; to be their protector.
(b) To go to the police with the story.
(c) To go and beat up her ex-husband.
(d) To go and threaten her ex-husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spenser say about ballet dancers?

2. Who is already there when Spenser arrives at his destination in Chapter 13?

3. Which of the following projects does Spenser think will teach Paul to become independent and self-reliant?

4. What does Paul ask Spenser about red and gray squirrels?

5. What does Spenser tell Paul about fighting in a "regular" fight?

(see the answer key)

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