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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, what does Patty inform Spenser in relation to the upcoming weekend?
(a) That Mel is coming to visit Paul because it is his court-ordered visitation day.
(b) That he and Paul will be alone because she is going to New York.
(c) That Paul has a doctor's appointment.
(d) That Susan is having a grand party at the house.

2. In what city does this story take place?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Miami.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, where is the narrator sitting?
(a) The narrator's office.
(b) At the counter of a Dunkin' Donuts.
(c) At police headquarters.
(d) Outside an apartment building on Hammond Pond Parkway in Chestnut Hill.

4. In Chapter 4, what reasoning does the narrator give for his career choice?
(a) "All the good acting roles were taken."
(b) "I couldn't finish medical school."
(c) "It lets me live life on my own terms."
(d) "I used to be a singer, until I popped my vocal chord."

5. In Chapter 10, what is Paul's response after Patty tells Spenser her thoughts on the reality of modern women?
(a) "Just because I am a boy I do not have an opinion on the subject."
(b) "You are going through a tough time. But you will not feel that way forever."
(c) "Those are your beliefs, Mom."
(d) "Yeah, look where it got you."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what is Patty's "plan" for Spenser?

2. Besides the narrator, who else was evicted from the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston?

3. Why does Spenser not want a personal relationship with Patty?

4. What is the first question that the narrator asks the passenger in Chapter 4 after leaving the house?

5. What is the setting of the first paragraph of Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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