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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Croft says that he knows about Vic simply by what?
(a) His photographs.
(b) Reputation.
(c) His friendship with Kevin.
(d) Having attended the same school.

2. Race says that he might have information but demands what?
(a) To know why Spenser is looking for Vic.
(b) To know he will be protected.
(c) To know that he will remain anonymous.
(d) To know what Vic did.

3. Just as he begins to search, he hears who scream from outside?
(a) Dolly.
(b) Roger.
(c) Margery.
(d) Susan.

4. When Vaughn arrives, for what does he ask?
(a) Vic's room.
(b) Mr. Victor's room.
(c) A room.
(d) Ms. Margery's room.

5. What does Margery tell a man named Vaughn?
(a) She is very glad he came.
(b) She wishes he were not married to one of her good friends.
(c) It is a good thing he is married to one of her good friends.
(d) She did not think he would come to the party.

6. Just as Spenser is becoming aggravated at having to lay on the bench in the rain, what happens?
(a) Vic is attacked by a man in dark clothing.
(b) Vic leaves with a woman.
(c) A woman approaches Vic and speaks with him.
(d) A tall man approaches Vic and trades a briefcase for an envelope Vic takes from an inside pocket.

7. Croft eventually says that Vic stays where sometimes?
(a) In Bay Ridge.
(b) In Boston.
(c) In Smithfield.
(d) In Baltimore.

8. How does Spenser respond when Margery asks him to stay?
(a) He does not agree.
(b) He leaves without speaking.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He does not respond.

9. Since Spenser is not near his car, he runs back in that direction, hoping to do what?
(a) Not be seen.
(b) Catch up with Vic.
(c) Call for backup.
(d) Get to his car before Vic does.

10. What else does Spenser discover?
(a) A book from Vic.
(b) A note from Vic.
(c) Body-building magazines, many featuring Vic.
(d) A photograph signed by Vic.

11. According to Henry, how does Vic get fired from a health club?
(a) For not being reliable.
(b) For lying about his trainer's certification.
(c) For being rude.
(d) For fooling around.

12. What would the kidnapper not have done if they'd already killed Kevin?
(a) He or she would not have sent a photograph of Kevin.
(b) He or she would not have kept the animal alive.
(c) He or she would not sent the animal to the Bartletts.
(d) He or she would not have returned Kevin's lucky penny.

13. At the party, how is Margery dressed?
(a) In jeans and a tee shirt.
(b) In very tight clothing.
(c) In a holiday sweater.
(d) In a beautiful gown.

14. What does Trask then do to Spenser?
(a) He places him in a cell.
(b) He yells at him.
(c) He hugs him.
(d) He pulls a gun on him.

15. Spenser arrives at the Bartletts' house to find Roger doing what?
(a) Slicing a roast turkey breast for sandwiches.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Arguing with Margery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Spenser then heads for the Smithfield Police Station where he plans to do what?

2. Why is there no recording of the call?

3. Who does Spenser suggest might be mad at the Bartletts?

4. Why does Spenser pull his gun?

5. What has happened to Croft?

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