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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 trhough 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how long was the time period that Spenser was gone following breakfast?
(a) About two hours.
(b) All day.
(c) Four hours.
(d) About an hour and fifteen minutes.

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

3. In Chapter 10, what does Patty do in response to Paul's comments about her thoughts on the reality of modern women?
(a) She is quiet for some time, and finally acknowledges that he has a point.
(b) She knocks over her half-full cup of coffee and its saucer off the table and onto the floor; and leaves the kitchen for her bedroom, slamming the door.
(c) Looking into her coffee cup, she says nothing,
(d) She begins to cry, and runs out of the kitchen and into her bedroom, slamming the door.

4. Who does Spenser call on to help him during the hostage situation in Chapter 12?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Harold.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Henry.

5. What new character is introduced in Chapter 6?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Harry.
(c) Susan.
(d) Hawk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Spenser says that he did not mind Patty's idea of fancy cooking; but that there was something that he did mind. What was it?

2. What is Spenser's response to Patty's "plan" in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 6, what nagging situation is on Spenser's mind?

4. Which one of the men who enter Patty's house in Chapter 11 does Spenser know?

5. What is Patty's reasoning for being married?

(see the answer key)

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