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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. For whom does Nolan think Spenser is working?

2. What does Alexander say he will do rather than let his wife know she is being used in the blackmail deal?

3. What does Spenser see is printed on the mug?

4. What is the name of the hotel where the Alexanders attend a party?

5. What did the two thugs say they wanted to send Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Spenser and Cosgrove's friendship mutually beneficial?

2. Why is Spenser so sad at the end of the section?

3. Why does Farrell say he needs a body guard?

4. What move does Spenser make when Morris leaves his office?

5. Describe Spenser.

6. How does Spenser force Pelletier to talk?

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

8. What do Paul and Spenser say about Sarah in this section?

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

10. Why do the Alexanders decide to hire Spenser?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of Parker's previous book and contrast it with THE WIDENING GYRE in terms of the following;

1. Style.

2. Structure.

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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