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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Kevin seem like the kind of kid who would take his pet without taking something to carry the animal in and something to feed it?
(a) Yes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) No.
(d) Probably.

2. By what is Spenser momentarily distracted?
(a) A bright red corvette.
(b) A large white van.
(c) A motorcycle with a small front wheel and sissy bar.
(d) A bicycle.

3. What is in the carport producing a steady whine?
(a) A generator.
(b) A car.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) A van.

4. When Roger learns of this spoof, how does he react?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Happy.
(c) Mad, scared, and mournful.
(d) Relieved.

5. How does the man introduce himself?
(a) As Vinnie.
(b) As Vic.
(c) As Victor.
(d) As Vincent.

6. Without talking again to the Bartletts, what does Spenser do?
(a) He gets in his convertible and drives back to Boston.
(b) He makes a phone call.
(c) He sits on the porch step.
(d) He talks to the neighbors about the Bartletts.

7. Why does Spenser head back to the Bartlett home?
(a) To see what he can find out about Kevin's friends.
(b) To see what he can find out about Kevin's after-school activities.
(c) To see what he can find out about Kevin's school work.
(d) To see what he can find out about Kevin's interests.

8. 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?
(a) It would have set the family in a panick.
(b) So they would have the money faster.
(c) So nothing could be done about Kevin.
(d) So that police won't have time to set up a stakeout.

9. What does Spenser not have regarding this case?
(a) The time to find Kevin.
(b) The desire to find Kevin.
(c) The tools needed to find Kevin.
(d) Any clues that will lead him to Kevin.

10. What does Spenser tell Susan?
(a) She was right in her assessment.
(b) He does not want to talk to Vic.
(c) She was wrong about her assessment.
(d) He is a little scared of Vic.

11. What is the Labrador's name?
(a) Punkin.
(b) Sweetie.
(c) Brownie.
(d) Sunshine.

12. Who spends a lot of time watching television?
(a) Vincent.
(b) Victor.
(c) Vinnie.
(d) Vic.

13. When Spenser asks if anyone was home when Kevin got the guinea pig, how does Margery react?
(a) Anxiously.
(b) Defensively.
(c) Happily.
(d) Angrily.

14. With whom is Healy an investigator?
(a) The Boston Police Department.
(b) The Essex County District Attorney's office.
(c) The Suffolk County District Attorney's office.
(d) The Smithfield Police Department.

15. In a fit of temper, what does Spenser do?
(a) He breaks his rake handle in two.
(b) He yells at the driver.
(c) He chases after the vehicle.
(d) He punches a wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Spenser compare private investigating?

2. By the time Spenser and Roger return to the kitchen, Margery is well on her way to doing what?

3. Who is Margery's physician?

4. At whom does Roger yell after being finished with yelling at Spenser?

5. What is the reason Roger believes Kevin ran away?

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