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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Spenser tells Paul that they are building the cabin a simpler, yet less desirable way. Why is the way they are doing it less desirable?
(a) The way that they are doing it takes more time, effort, and materials.
(b) The way that they are doing it is too shabby.
(c) The way that they are doing it is more expensive.
(d) The way they are doing it does not allow the cabin to have a cellar.

2. On their trip to North Conway in Chapter 16, what does Spenser tell Paul is "against the rules"?
(a) Running away from home.
(b) Not learning to be a man.
(c) Speaking badly of another person's beloved.
(d) Lying to Spenser.

3. What is the first step that Paul and Spenser work on when building the cabin?
(a) Putting up a fence around the property.
(b) Digging holes for the foundation tubes.
(c) Reading blueprints for the cabin.
(d) Clearing the land for the foundation.

4. In Chapter 17, what physical activity do Spenser and Paul engage in?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Weight lifting.
(c) Playing golf.
(d) Walking.

5. What idea does Patty come up with to solve the problem of Mel's henchmen in Chapter 13?
(a) That Spenser take Paul.
(b) That Susan adopt Paul.
(c) That Hawk take Paul into hiding.
(d) That Paul go to live with his distant great-aunt in Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the restaurant that Paul, Spenser, and Susan dine at in Chapter 19?

2. When does Paul set out on his journey of self-discovery and growth?

3. What do Spenser and Paul have for lunch in Chapter 21?

4. In Chapter 15, Spenser and Paul are discussing Hawk. In that discussion about Hawk, what does Spenser tell Paul that he will help him learn?

5. What does the group decide to have for dinner in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Spenser agree to keep Paul after the kidnapping scare when Patty is taken hostage?

2. Why does Paul force Spenser to wake him the way that he did in Chapter 16?

3. Is Spenser's plan to blackmail the Giacomins in order to make them pay for Paul's education and living expenses, as well as staying away from him a good plan? Why? Why not?

4. Is Spenser's evaluation of Susan's attitude in Chapter 23 an accurate one? Why? Why not?

5. As evidenced in his conversation with Spenser in Chapter 20, why is Paul curious in relation to why his parents think the way that they do?

6. How does Susan feel about Spenser sending Paul and Patty to her house in Chapter 13?

7. Does Susan make a good point about parental rights in Chapter 23? Why? Why not?

8. Why does Spenser believes that teaching Paul to run is important?

9. Why does Paul's revelation that he would like to be a dancer important?

10. Why does Spenser feel that teaching Paul to box and weight lift is important?

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