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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what does Spenser say kidnappings are usually motivated?
(a) Greed.
(b) Fear.
(c) Desire.
(d) Anger.

2. Trask says that they can set up a stakeout to catch the kidnappers. What does Spenser suggest?
(a) They set up a stakeout.
(b) They search for Kevin now.
(c) They give up completely.
(d) They not catch them, but follow them to find Kevin.

3. Why does he make this comparison?
(a) You keep returning the ball until someone makes a mistake.
(b) You have to step on some toes to be victorious.
(c) You have to try many maneuvers until you get the right one.
(d) You have to knock people down to win.

4. Who is Margery's physician?
(a) Dr. Reynold Craft.
(b) Dr. Ray Croft.
(c) Dr. Ron Corcorran.
(d) Dr. Roy Clayton.

5. When Susan arrives, Spenser catches her up and she wonders what about Margery?
(a) How Margery is able to enjoy herself at a time like this.
(b) If it's courage, obsession or madness that makes Margery hold a party with all that's going on.
(c) If she throws parties like this often.
(d) How she can treat her husband in this way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Spenser examine the house?

2. What does Spenser learn that the Bartletts have received?

3. Why do the police and Spenser know that a better way to have handled it would have been to call with instructions at the last minute?

4. Where is Margery to have the money in a book bag?

5. What does Susan Silverman say about Kevin's identity role?

(see the answer key)

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