1. Why does Susan feel the way that she does about the idea of Paul being away from his parents and learning self-reliance?
(a) Because she knows how difficult it is to raise children with issues like Paul's; and she doubts that there is any possibility of change.
(b) Because she had a child that she had to give up, and she still hurts over that decision.
(c) Because she was separated from her parents when she was young, and she feels that it was a detriment to the rest of her life.
(d) Because as a guidance counselor, she knows how necessary it is for a child to be with their parents, even if the parents are abusive.

2. What does Susan think about the idea of Paul being away from his parents and learning self-reliance?
(a) She is skeptical.
(b) She is hopeful.
(c) She is excited.
(d) She is positive.

3. On their trip to North Conway in Chapter 16, what does Spenser tell Paul is "against the rules"?
(a) Speaking badly of another person's beloved.
(b) Lying to Spenser.
(c) Running away from home.
(d) Not learning to be a man.

4. Where does Spenser catch a ride to in Chapter 13?
(a) Susan's house in Smithfield.
(b) Mel's house in Andover.
(c) Spenser's apartment in Boston.
(d) Patty's house in Lexington.

5. What idea does Patty come up with to solve the problem of Mel's henchmen in Chapter 13?
(a) That Paul go to live with his distant great-aunt in Ohio.
(b) That Susan adopt Paul.
(c) That Hawk take Paul into hiding.
(d) That Spenser take Paul.