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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does he make this comparison?
(a) You have to knock people down to win.
(b) You have to step on some toes to be victorious.
(c) You have to try many maneuvers until you get the right one.
(d) You keep returning the ball until someone makes a mistake.

2. Trask is notified by radio that what has happened?
(a) Kevin has been killed.
(b) Mrs. Bartlett has been taken hostage.
(c) The Bartletts have been told where to pick up Kevin.
(d) Kevin has been returned home.

3. Since Spenser is not near his car, he runs back in that direction, hoping to do what?
(a) Get to his car before Vic does.
(b) Not be seen.
(c) Catch up with Vic.
(d) Call for backup.

4. Why does Spenser cut across the woods, arriving at the crest of a hill?
(a) So that he can have an escape if it is needed.
(b) So that he can be hidden from view.
(c) So that he has a good view of the house.
(d) So that he can have a good view of the neighborhood.

5. When Spenser doesn't back down from Vic, what happens?
(a) Vic backs off.
(b) Vic runs into the house.
(c) Vic jumps from the porch and Spenser pulls his gun.
(d) Vic runs for the woods and Spenser shoots at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is behind a school in Old Smithfield?

2. Spenser drives about a hundred yards past Vic's road and does what?

3. Is there any sign that either the front or back door has been jimmied?

4. What does Dr. Croft give Margery?

5. Why do the police and Spenser know that a better way to have handled it would have been to call with instructions at the last minute?

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