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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. What does Spenser dream about at the end of the novel?

2. Who does Spenser find dead after he locates Peter Brewster's car?

3. What is Peter Brewster's reaction to Spenser's appearance in his office?

4. Why doesn't Candy want to talk to Samuelson?

5. What does Candy think that Peter Brewster believes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What indications are there that Candy and Spenser are in danger at Sam Felton's house?

2. Describe the events leading to Candy's death at the oil field.

3. Does Detective Samuelson respect Spenser?

4. Describe Spenser's relationship with Detective Samuelson.

5. How does Spenser try to keep Candy safe from Peter Brewster?

6. Why does Spenser refuse the extra week's pay he is offered by Candy's boss?

7. Describe Franco's visit to Sam Felton's house.

8. Why does Spenser decide to tell Detective Samuelson about the bribe?

9. What does Candy learn about the corruption investigation from Peter Brewster?

10. Why does Spenser go to Peter Brewster's office after Candy is killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Morality in A Savage Place is often shown in shades of gray rather than in black and white. Compare Spenser and Candy in regards to having a strong sense of morals. Discuss how their morality differs, if they stand up for what they believe in, and how these things impact their lives in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Violence in A Savage Place is often used with a purpose, on the part of the author. Select 2-3 issues of violence in the novel and analyze their effect on the story in ways that might include character and plot development, contrast, purpose and other literary techniques.

Essay Topic 3

Uncovering corruption in A Savage Place has dire consequences for Candy and others.

1) Which characters best represent corruption in the novel?

2) How do the title and setting support the theme of corruption in the story?

3) How do Candy and Spenser's willingness to defy authority help or hinder her attempt to uncover the corruption in the film industry?

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