1. In Chapter 8, when Patty and Spenser are talking at the breakfast table, what conclusion does Spenser come to about Patty, Mel, and Paul's relationship?
(a) That they could really be a happy family if they all tried a little harder.
(b) That Paul is a trophy that Mel and Patty fight over to hurt each other; and that neither really care about Paul's well-being.
(c) That the three of them should go to counseling and work out their issues.
(d) That the divorce really was the most healthy outcome for the family.

2. When Spenser tells Patty that he does not want a personal relationship with her, what is her reaction?
(a) She insults herself and him, and then breaks down crying.
(b) She tells him that she understands and that there are not any hard feelings.
(c) She storms off to her room and starts breaking things.
(d) She gets angry and demands that he leave her house.

3. What does Spenser accomplish in Chapter 32?
(a) He finds out who the lawyer who wrote the will is, as well as why the will was prepared.
(b) He finds Paul's biological father.
(c) He finds out who the broker who handled the property in Canada was; and why it was handled.
(d) He successfully blackmails Mel and Patty for money to support Paul and also to stay away from Paul.

4. In Chapter 8, what does Spenser do after breakfast?
(a) Go to his office and check his messages.
(b) Take a walk.
(c) Go out for a run.
(d) Take a nap.

5. How does Susan describe the relationship that parents have with their children?
(a) Parents only have children so that they have miniature self-likenesses running around.
(b) The children are possessions. In some cases, the parents' only possession.
(c) Good parents want their children to grow up to be strong individuals.
(d) Bad parents want their children to not be able to live without them.