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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. Roger tells Spenser that the entire situation sounds like what?

2. Why does Spenser say that it's evident Kevin and Vic will be returning soon?

3. Croft says that he knows about Vic simply by what?

4. Who does Spenser invite to the party?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Margery call Spenser?

2. What does Margery request of Spenser? What is his response?

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

4. What happens when Spenser arrives at Vic's?

5. What happens the next day when Spenser goes to Vic's home?

6. What information does Dolly give Spenser?

7. What does Spenser learn at the Harbor Health Club?

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

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

10. What happens at the Odds' End bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spenser and Susan grow close.

Part 1) Describe their first encounter. How does this foreshadow a developing intimate relationship?

Part 2) Why do they feel a connection? What causes this?

Part 3) Why does Spenser involve Susan in this case? Should he have involved her? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Kevin is taken home by his parents.

Part 1) How does Kevin respond to his parents? How might this affect his parents?

Part 2) How might the reactions of these family members have been different if Margery and Roger had not accompanied Spenser to Boston to get Kevin? Use the text to support your response.

Part 3) Will their home life improve? Why or why not?

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