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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Spenser attribute this hiding man?
(a) Roger's overseeing of the set up.
(b) Healy's overseeing of the set up.
(c) His overseeing of the set up.
(d) Trask's overseeing of the set up.

2. When Susan arrives, he realizes that the name "Silverman" means what?
(a) She likes silver.
(b) She has changed her name.
(c) She is probably Jewish.
(d) She is a silversmith.

3. On the morning of the pickup, Spenser watches as Margery does what?
(a) Walks to the woods.
(b) Gets out of the car and stands on the corner.
(c) Hides in her house.
(d) Cries in her room.

4. He goes home and calls Susan, inviting her to what?
(a) A ball game.
(b) Dinner.
(c) A movie.
(d) Lunch.

5. With whom does Spenser first speak at Smithfield High School?
(a) Mr. Thompson, the head of the faculty.
(b) Mr. White, the Principal.
(c) Mr. Poyser, the Dean of Students.
(d) Mr. Moriarty, the Assistant Principal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Spenser asks if anyone was home when Kevin got the guinea pig, how does Margery react?

2. 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?

3. Does Spenser think Kevin is still nearby?

4. What does Spenser quickly learn about horses?

5. Who is the girl who was mowing the lawn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in the Bartlett home?

2. How does Trask react to Spenser's arrival? Why?

3. What does Spenser tell Susan about this case?

4. How do the Bartletts respond to the knowledge of the hearse and coffin?

5. What does Spenser realize about Susan? What does he do about this? What is her response?

6. What does Spenser do for the next two days?

7. What is learned about Vic? What happens when Vic and Spenser meet?

8. How does Spenser begin his day?

9. What is known about Kevin at this point?

10. Describe the phone call.

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