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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 5, what is Patty's first response to Spenser and Paul's entrance?
(a) "Where were you?"
(b) "Oh, Paul, I didn't expect you so soon."
(c) She cries and runs to her son.
(d) She throws her arms around Paul and gives him a big hug.

2. What does Spenser say about too much positivity in Chapter 20?
(a) That there is no such thing as too much positivity in today's world.
(b) That too much positivity is a sign that the person with the outlook is either scared or stupid; or both.
(c) That too much positivity is for those who do not understand their surroundings.
(d) That not having enough positivity can ruin a person's life.

3. Where do Paul and Spenser arrive at in Chapter 25?
(a) Susan Silverman's office.
(b) Harry Crimoli's gym.
(c) Mel Giacomin's insurance firm.
(d) Harry Cotton's car lot.

4. What does the man at the desk threaten to do in Chapter 25?
(a) To kill Spenser if he does not stay out of his business.
(b) To burglarize Spenser's office.
(c) To keep Paul for ransom.
(d) To kidnap Susan.

5. In Chapter 8, what does Patty inform Spenser in relation to the upcoming weekend?
(a) That Paul has a doctor's appointment.
(b) That he and Paul will be alone because she is going to New York.
(c) That Mel is coming to visit Paul because it is his court-ordered visitation day.
(d) That Susan is having a grand party at the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new character is introduced in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Patty refuse to report Mel's actions to the police?

3. Where does Spenser have Paul stay in Chapter 23?

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

5. In Chapter 7, what do Patty, Paul, and Spenser have for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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