1. In Chapter 6, what nagging situation is on Spenser's mind?
(a) He is still worrying about Mel Giacomin.
(b) He is still worrying about Patty Giacomin.
(c) There is not a nagging situation on Spenser's mind in Chapter 6.
(d) He is still worrying about Paul Giacomin.

2. What did the narrator accomplish by visiting the woman in Chapter 2?
(a) He knows that the missing gold jewelry is not in the woman's house.
(b) Learning what the woman looks like and that she will possibly call the person for whom the narrator is searching.
(c) Knows that the woman now knows that the narrator knows who she is.
(d) He will now be able to identify the woman so that she can follow her better.

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

4. Why does Spenser feel that Paul needs to be away from his parents?
(a) Because the two of them need time to work out their problems.
(b) Because Paul does not want to live with either one of them.
(c) Because they are harming him; and they have not taught him how to survive.
(d) Because they are using him to bait each other, and it is not psychologically or emotionally healthy.

5. Where does Spenser have Paul stay in Chapter 23?
(a) With Harry Cimoli.
(b) With Hawk.
(c) At the cabin by himself.
(d) With Susan.