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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. Who do Paul and Spenser talk about after Paige retires to bed?
(a) Susan.
(b) Quirke.
(c) Joe.
(d) Paige.

2. What does Spenser give back to Linda before he goes?
(a) Her handbag.
(b) Her drugs.
(c) Her learning permit.
(d) Her purse.

3. Who do the two men want Spenser to visit in Chapter 26?
(a) Vince Morris.
(b) Congressman Browne.
(c) Joe Broz.
(d) Gerry Broz.

4. Why does Joe say he tried to arrange to kill Spenser?
(a) He wanted Browne to win the elections.
(b) He was ashamed of his son.
(c) He wanted to test Spenser's skills.
(d) He was bored.

5. Where does Spenser visit in Chapter 27?
(a) The Transport Museum.
(b) The National Gallery.
(c) The Playhouse.
(d) The History Museum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man replacing at Gerry's apartment?

2. What does Spenser say he marvels at at the end of the section?

3. What exercise does Spenser take in Chapter 29?

4. Who is the only person in the case that leads Spenser to Joe Broz?

5. What does Spenser think Susan is putting before her personal life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Spenser think Hawk is important to him in helping solve the case?

2. What does Spenser say about his relationship with Susan at the end of the novel?

3. What do Spenser and Quirk talk about in Chapter 30?

4. What insight does Susan make about the case?

5. How does Spenser try to help Cynthia in this section?

6. Why do Hawk and Spenser think Broz won't take the situation any further?

7. What realization does Susan come to about relationships at the beginning of this section?

8. How does Joe Broz react to the news about his son's activities in this section?

9. What insights does Spenser make about the case in Chapter 25?

10. What does Spenser observe while spying on Gerry Broz?

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