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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. The following morning, a Saturday, Margery opens a package that arrives in the mail to discover what?
(a) Kevin's money.
(b) Kevin's guinea pig, dead.
(c) Kevin's photograph.
(d) Kevin's lucky penny.

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

3. What does Spenser learn from the Boston Police Department?
(a) Vic has a record.
(b) Vic is not his real name.
(c) Vic is an escaped convict.
(d) Vic has no police record.

4. What does Spenser tell Race?
(a) Vic is not who Race thinks he is.
(b) Vic has Kevin and that he's wanted for questioning about a murder.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Everything.

5. Who does Spenser suggest might be mad at the Bartletts?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Vic.
(c) Dolly.
(d) A business situation with Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there no recording of the call?

2. 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?

3. At the party, how is Margery dressed?

4. Describe the fight.

5. What has Maguire's death been ruled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Maguire at the house? What is Margery's response when asked if she knows of anyone who would want to kill Maguire?

2. How does Dr. Croft act initially when Spenser meets with him?

3. What happens when Spenser discovers more business cards like the one Fraser had?

4. How does Spenser know there are no signs of a break in?

5. How does Margery respond when Spenser asks if they know anyone who might be mad at them?

6. What is discovered in Kevin's secret room in the barn?

7. What happens at the Odds' End bar?

8. What does Henry learn about Vic at Race's Faces?

9. What happens when Susan arrives at the party?

10. What happens when they arrive in Boston?

(see the answer keys)

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