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

2. What favor does Spenser ask of Susan in Chapter 23?
(a) If she would find out about ballet schools for Paul.
(b) If she would marry him.
(c) If she would watch Paul while he took care of some business.
(d) If she would let Paul move in with her.

3. Why does Spenser feel that Paul needs to be away from his parents?
(a) Because they are using him to bait each other, and it is not psychologically or emotionally healthy.
(b) Because they are harming him; and they have not taught him how to survive.
(c) Because Paul does not want to live with either one of them.
(d) Because the two of them need time to work out their problems.

4. 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 construction worker.
(c) That he would like to be a private detective.
(d) That he would like to be a ballet dancer.

5. What is already built on Susan's rural property?
(a) A well for fresh water.
(b) A rustic hunting cabin.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The foundation for a new house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does Spenser discover about Paul's strength when they are moving their gear and settling in?

2. What does Spenser wear on Saturday morning in Chapter 19?

3. In Chapter 26, where do Paul and Spenser stay the first night?

4. In Chapter 13, what is Spenser's response to the solution that Patty comes up with regarding living arrangements for Paul?

5. In Chapter 24, where do Paul and Spenser go after lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the lesson that Spenser is trying to teach Paul via the two of them building the cabin together with their own hands instead of hiring someone else to do it or using machinery?

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

4. What type of character is Harry Cotton?

5. In Chapter 21 we are able to see how Paul is growing both physically and emotionally. How has he grown?

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

7. Is the violence used in Chapter 24 necessary? Why?

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

9. 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?

10. Why does Spenser decide to take Paul to Fryeburg and build a cabin?

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