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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Margery has called Spenser nine times. What does he do?
(a) He ignores the messages.
(b) He calls her back.
(c) He sends her a text message.
(d) He leaves her a note on her door.

2. When Vic arrives, to whom does he talk?
(a) The manager of the gym.
(b) Race.
(c) A fat man.
(d) No one.

3. What are Vic and Kevin doing when they return?
(a) Walking.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Arguing.
(d) Jogging.

4. 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.

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

6. Vic's house is quiet and even the generator isn't running. Spenser watches the house until one twenty-two, when Kevin and Vic emerge, get into Vic's car, and leave. Spenser remains at his position throughout the day and into the night. Do Vic and Kevin return?
(a) Yes, soon after they leave.
(b) Yes, early the next day.
(c) Yes, later in the night.
(d) No.

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

8. Who is meeting with Vic?
(a) Dr. Croft.
(b) Susan.
(c) Roger.
(d) Kevin.

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

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

11. When Spenser would have helped Roger deal with Vic, what does Roger say?
(a) Kevin can fight his own battles.
(b) Kevin is his son and that he'll handle the situation.
(c) Vic's not worth fighting.
(d) Yes, please help me.

12. Where has Race seen Vic?
(a) At another gym called Elite Fitness.
(b) At his photo studio earlier in the week.
(c) At a bar called The Odd Man Out.
(d) At a bar called The Odds' End.

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

14. When Spenser goes back to the front and tells Trask what has happened to Croft, how does the police officer appear?
(a) Very surprised.
(b) Angry.
(c) Not particularly surprised.
(d) Worried.

15. Who helps Spenser examine the house?
(a) Margery.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Trask.
(d) Healy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The item in the package has no signs of trauma, so what does this mean?

2. What does Spenser find when he returns from shopping?

3. How does Spenser respond to Dolly's comment about her mother?

4. What is Vaughn's response to Spenser's questioning regarding Margery?

5. Where does Spenser follow Dolly?

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