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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Is there any sign that either the front or back door has been jimmied?
(a) No.
(b) A small sign.
(c) Possibly.
(d) Yes.

3. At four, what does Spenser do?
(a) He tells Margery's guests to go home.
(b) He helps Margery to her bedroom.
(c) He leaves the house.
(d) He goes to bed.

4. Where does Spenser follow Dolly?
(a) To the house.
(b) To the barn.
(c) To his car.
(d) To the mailbox.

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

6. The only person Margery can think of who actually hates them is who?
(a) Roger.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Vic.
(d) Dolly.

7. The item in the package has no signs of trauma, so what does this mean?
(a) It probably is not Kevin's.
(b) It probably was sent by Kevin.
(c) It probably was killed.
(d) It probably died of natural causes.

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

9. Roger tells Spenser that the entire situation sounds like what?
(a) A joke.
(b) A lie.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Greed.

10. What does Dolly say is common knowledge about her mother?
(a) She dresses well.
(b) She is a good cook.
(c) She screws around.
(d) She is rude.

11. What does Spenser call Croft?
(a) Vic's man.
(b) Mr. Croft.
(c) John Doe.
(d) Dr.

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

13. Why does Spenser say that it's evident Kevin and Vic will be returning soon?
(a) Kevin's clothes are on a bed.
(b) Spenser can see them running down the street.
(c) Kevin has left a note saying so.
(d) Spenser can hear Vic's voice.

14. What has Maguire's death been ruled?
(a) An accident.
(b) A suicide.
(c) A death from natural causes.
(d) A homicide.

15. As Spenser hangs up, he looks around and discovers what?
(a) Margery is sitting at the kitchen table crying.
(b) Margery is dancing around the room.
(c) Margery is in a fight with a guest.
(d) Margery is no longer in the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Race say about Vic?

2. Does Margery deny she has vengeful ex-lovers?

3. What has happened to Croft?

4. Why was Maguire at the house?

5. Why does Spenser cut across the woods, arriving at the crest of a hill?

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