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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20 through 26.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) A growing sense of intimacy.
(b) Not serving beer at dinner.
(c) Paul eating his meals in his room.
(d) Not being able to get his runs in regularly.

2. In Chapter 4, what does the passenger say about the narrator's profession?
(a) That it is awfully gross.
(b) That it is a rotten occupation.
(c) That it is very interesting.
(d) That it is totally great.

3. Why does Patty refuse to report Mel's actions to the police?
(a) Because she is afraid that Paul will hate her for it.
(b) Because she believes that the police are too busy to handle it.
(c) Because she is afraid he will kill her.
(d) Because she does not trust the police.

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

5. In Chapter 8, when he returned after his respite after breakfast, what does Patty ask him?
(a) Whether he wanted lunch.
(b) Whether he had decided if he would stay with them and take the job or not.
(c) Whether he was married.
(d) Whether he was lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is Paul's response after Patty tells Spenser her thoughts on the reality of modern women?

2. What does Spenser say about too much positivity in Chapter 20?

3. How does the narrator enter the building in Chapter 3?

4. What does the narrator say to the woman who answers the door in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 19, what does Paul wear on Saturday morning?

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