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

2. In Chapter 21, what physical activity do Spenser and Paul engage in?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Tree climbing.

3. Right after visiting Louis', where do Paul and Spenser go?
(a) To the Hudson River.
(b) To a bookstore.
(c) To "Antoinette's Restaurant".
(d) To the museum of fine arts.

4. Besides the man sitting at the desk, who else is in the building that Paul and Spenser visit in Chapter 25?
(a) Three men playing cards.
(b) Two rottweiler dogs.
(c) A room full of bookies.
(d) No one.

5. Where do Spenser and Paul eat in Chapter 24?
(a) Casa Rosa's.
(b) At the cabin.
(c) Babe's Bistro.
(d) Quincy Market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea does Patty come up with to solve the problem of Mel's henchmen in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 17, when Paul asks Spenser why he cannot just leave him alone, what is Spenser's answer?

3. Who was the best fighter Spenser ever fought?

4. Spenser takes Paul to Louis'; what is Louis'?

5. While Spenser and Paul are working in Chapter 22, who goes to the cabin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the discussion that Spenser and Paul have in Chapter 21 about the rules of fighting an important one?

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

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

4. Was it a good idea for Spenser and Paul to break into Mel's office? Why? Why not?

5. Why does Spenser does not take a television to the cabin with him and Paul?

6. What type of character is Harry Cotton?

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

8. Why does Spenser send Paul and Patty to Susan's house in Chapter 13?

9. Aside from making sure that Paul has a presentable suit to wear to the ballet, what is the point of taking Paul to Louis' to get a suit?

10. How is the reader likely to feel when Patty shows up to take Paul home in Chapter 22?

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