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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 20, what does Paul reveal to Spenser about his dreams?
(a) That he would like to be an architect.
(b) That he would like to be a ballet dancer.
(c) That he would like to be a private detective.
(d) That he would like to be a construction worker.

2. What does Spenser wonder about the female jogger in the beige and blue exercise outfit?
(a) Whether she would jog with him if he were to offer her money and power.
(b) Whether she was wealthy or poor?
(c) Whether he could ask her for her phone number.
(d) Whether she was married or living with someone.

3. In Chapter 3, who else is in the house besides the narrator and the two people in the living room?
(a) Paul Giacomin.
(b) Buddy Hartman.
(c) Mel Giacomin's cleaning lady.
(d) Shelley.

4. Who was at home with Patty when Spenser and Paul arrived in Chapter 5?
(a) Harry Cotton.
(b) Stephen Court.
(c) Mel Giacomin.
(d) Susan Silverman.

5. What does Spenser need to learn more than anything else if he is to survive?
(a) How to dress.
(b) How to please others.
(c) Autonomy.
(d) How to make his parents happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what do Paul and Spenser decide to do for dessert?

2. What is Patty's reasoning for being married?

3. Where do Spenser and Paul eat in Chapter 24?

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

5. What does Paul ask Spenser about dinner the first night that Patty is away in New York?

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