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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 what month does the story begin?
(a) November.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) August.

2. Which one of the men who enter Patty's house in Chapter 11 does Spenser know?
(a) Hawk.
(b) Harry.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Harold.

3. 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 go with her to the grocery store for a few items.
(d) Whether he would like to move in permanently.

4. What is Paul's response to Patty's "plan" in Chapter 7?
(a) He is relieved by the idea.
(b) He is angry with the idea.
(c) He makes no response.
(d) He is unhappy with the idea.

5. Where does the narrator follow the woman to in Chapter 3?
(a) Spenser's office.
(b) Harry Cotton's condominium.
(c) Hawk's gym.
(d) Mel Giacomin's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit does the passenger have that drives the narrator absolutely crazy during their car ride in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 10, after Patty freshens up and returns to the breakfast table, she and Spenser have a discussion. What is that discussion about?

3. What kind of car does Elaine Brooks drive?

4. In Chapter 10, what does Patty do in response to Paul's comments about her thoughts on the reality of modern women?

5. When Patty leaves for New York, what does Spenser do?

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