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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 does Spenser have Paul stay in Chapter 23?
(a) At the cabin by himself.
(b) With Susan.
(c) With Harry Cimoli.
(d) With Hawk.

2. What is Paul's opinion on possibly finding out some less-than-desirable information on his parents?
(a) He does not have an opinion.
(b) He is happy to learn about his parents' dirty laundry.
(c) He does not care, and he is willing to help find out information about them.
(d) He is upset at the possibility.

3. Who is Mortimer Snerd?
(a) A nerdy TV personality.
(b) A ventriloquist's dummy.
(c) An author.
(d) A cartoon character.

4. The first morning that Paul and Spenser are in the cabin, what does Spenser set out for breakfast?
(a) Cornbread, strawberry jam, and a bowl of assorted fruit.
(b) Egg white omelettes and juice.
(c) Steak and eggs.
(d) Oatmeal, butter, sugar, and coffee.

5. What does the visitor in Chapter 22 ask for Paul and Spenser to do?
(a) To hire Spenser for a case.
(b) To show their building permits.
(c) For Paul to go with them.
(d) To handle a construction job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man at the desk threaten to do in Chapter 25?

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

3. Why does Mel's access to "leg breakers" concern Spenser?

4. 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?

5. How does Susan describe the relationship that parents have with their children?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 17, Paul asks Spenser why he cannot simply leave him alone. Spenser replies that he cannot leave him alone because everyone in his life has left him alone and it has not done him any good. He also tells Paul that his goal is to help him become a better person. What does Spenser mean by that?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. What type of character is Harry Cotton?

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

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

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

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