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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 through 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does Spenser discover about Paul's strength when they are moving their gear and settling in?
(a) That he really is weak and he does not know how to carry gear, like a shotgun, properly.
(b) That Paul really does have some strength and some fortitude.
(c) That Paul really is not a hard worker and really does not care to learn how to become one.
(d) That Paul is misunderstood.

2. Who were some of the narrator's new neighbors?
(a) Brooks Brothers, a bank, Bonwit Teller, Police Headquarters, and an ad agency.
(b) A nosy old lady, a card shark, a lawyer, and a bar.
(c) A bookie and a fortune teller.
(d) A dancer, a lawyer, a restaurant, and a newspaper agency.

3. Why does Mel's access to "leg breakers" concern Spenser?
(a) Because a normal insurance salesman and real estate agent would not know where to find such individuals.
(b) Because they would get in the way of a court case.
(c) Because Mel's friends could hurt Paul.
(d) Because Mel's friends could hurt Patty.

4. Who does Spenser meet with in Chapter 32?
(a) Mel Giacomin.
(b) Harry Cotton.
(c) Paul.
(d) Susan.

5. Why does Patty refuse to report Mel's actions to the police?
(a) Because she is afraid that Paul will hate her for it.
(b) Because she believes that the police are too busy to handle it.
(c) Because she does not trust the police.
(d) Because she is afraid he will kill her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan ask Paul in Chapter 28?

2. What story does Spenser use to find out the information that he learns in Chapter 29?

3. What habit does the passenger have that drives the narrator absolutely crazy during their car ride in Chapter 4?

4. What does the man at the desk threaten to do in Chapter 25?

5. What does the narrator say to the woman who answers the door in Chapter 2?

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