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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 Spenser say killed Candy and Franco, when he is in Peter Brewster's office?
2. Who does Candy tell Spenser she is going to have dinner with the night after her dinner with him?
3. What does Spenser tell Candy they have in Chapter 17?
4. By the end of Chapter 18, who does Spenser suspect of being behind the bribes, murders, and the attacks on Candy?
5. Who does Spenser say will accompany the person he suspects will kill Franco?
Short Essay Questions
1. Which characters in the novel get what they deserve?
2. Why does Spenser refuse the extra week's pay he is offered by Candy's boss?
3. What indications are there that Candy and Spenser are in danger at Sam Felton's house?
4. Describe the events leading to Candy's death at the oil field.
5. Why does Candy hinder the police investigation into Mickey Rafferty's death?
6. Describe Franco's known background.
7. How does Candy react to being told to stop working on the corruption investigation story?
8. Why does Spenser go to Peter Brewster's office after Candy is killed?
9. Is Candy attracted to Peter Brewster?
10. What does Candy learn about the corruption investigation from Peter Brewster?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The symbolism of the novel as a scene in a movie is supported with car chases, agents, and good-looking LA reporters.
1) What symbolic element in the book best represents the underlying movie industry theme of A Savage Place?
2) What symbolic elements best denotes the gap between appearance and morality in the book?
3) What symbolic element, if it was not included in the novel, would have the greatest impact in its absence, and why?
Essay Topic 2
The character of Spenser is one used by author Robert B. Parker in a numerous series of novels. What is it about the character of Spenser that makes readers want to read about him more than once? Discuss the specific character traits that make Spenser likable and easy for readers to relate to.
Essay Topic 3
Candy and Susan are used to represent different aspects of femininity as the only two women in A Savage Place. Compare and contrast these two woman and their impact on the story, and the author's message about women in the world today.
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