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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. Who does Cosgrove say he has to meet?

2. What does Morris threaten to make public?

3. What is the name of Spenser's hotel?

4. What is Spenser drinking in his office?

5. What does Spenser watch on his TV?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Spenser act when he meets the Alexanders?

2. How does going to Georgetown help Spenser's case?

3. How does Spenser get Nolan to talk?

4. Why does Spenser say it is necessary to act aggressively towards Alexander in regards to his wife?

5. Why do the Alexanders decide to hire Spenser?

6. How does Wayne Cosgrove help Spenser?

7. Describe Spenser.

8. How does Meade deal with his wife's drinking problem?

9. How does Spenser react to Alexander's telling him about the videotape?

10. How much insight does Paul provide about Spenser's character in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

What does Robert B. Parker say about the nature of relationships and love? How does he use the main characters and story to express his view?

Essay Topic 3

How accurate do the students think is Robert B. Parker's representation of detective work? Why does Spenser make a good detective? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

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