1. In Chapter 10, after Patty freshens up and returns to the breakfast table, she and Spenser have a discussion. What is that discussion about?
(a) About Patty acting out her need for companionship.
(b) About whether they should go to the police about the attempted kidnapping.
(c) About how they should handle Mel.
(d) About what the next stage of their plan for Paul should be.

2. In Chapter 7, what do Patty, Paul, and Spenser have for dinner?
(a) Hamburgers and french fries.
(b) Hot dogs with macarooni and cheese.
(c) Steak, peas, and baked potato.
(d) Cold tuna sandwiches on rye bread.

3. In Chapter 10, what does Patty ask Spenser when he returns from dropping Paul off at school?
(a) Whether he likes the peignoir that she is wearing.
(b) Whether he thought that she and Mel should get back together.
(c) Whether he would like to move in permanently.
(d) Whether he would go with her to the grocery store for a few items.

4. Why does Spenser not want a personal relationship with Patty?
(a) Because he does not find her attractive.
(b) 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.
(c) Because he does not like mixing personal issues with business matters.
(d) Because it would be unprofessional and harm his professional reputation.

5. Who is Mel Giacomin?
(a) Patty's ex-husband and Paul's father.
(b) A hoodlum Spenser knows from the past.
(c) Spenser's client.
(d) A dentist.