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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Healy an investigator?

2. Describe the road to Vic's home.

3. Where does the driver of this vehicle head?

4. What is the ransom amount?

5. Is there any way for the police to track the driver of the vehicle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Mr. Moriarty give Spenser?

2. What happens after the man heads into the woods?

3. What do Healy and Spenser do when they arrive at the stables?

4. Why does Susan call Spenser the following morning? What happens after that?

5. What does Spenser tell the Bartletts he will do?

6. What does Spenser tell Susan about this case?

7. What does Spenser note about the Bartlett home?

8. Why has Kevin never received psychiatric counseling?

9. What is done regarding a stakeout?

10. What does Spenser notice about the inside of the home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Susan and Spenser discuss Dr. Croft at the party.

Part 1) Why do they discuss him? What does this reveal about both Susan and Spenser?

Part 2) What does this reveal about Dr. Croft? How does help to explain what is later discovered about him?

Part 3) How are subtle details, such as this seemingly unimportant discussion, used as clues to solve the case?

Essay Topic 2

The Bartletts' home is much like the other suburban homes.

Part 1) Describe their home. What is the purpose for this description?

Part 2) What does this say about the exterior view compared to what is taking place beneath the surface?

Part 3) What might this mean for other suburban, well-to-do families?

Part 4) How might this reflect real life?

Essay Topic 3

Spenser fights Vic.

Part 1) Why does he fight Vic? Do the Bartletts need his help at this point? Why or why not?

Part 2) How is Spenser able to beat Vic? What does this reveal about Spenser?

Part 3) How do other details previously mentioned in the story lead the reader to understand how Spenser was able to beat Vic?

Part 4) How might the other characters involved feel about Spenser winning? Why?

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