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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what does Spenser say kidnappings are usually motivated?
(a) Desire.
(b) Anger.
(c) Greed.
(d) Fear.

2. With whom does Spenser believe Kevin hangs out?
(a) Violet Hennings.
(b) Vincent Harold.
(c) Virginia Huck.
(d) Vic Harroway.

3. Why does Spenser head back to the Bartlett home?
(a) To see what he can find out about Kevin's interests.
(b) To see what he can find out about Kevin's school work.
(c) To see what he can find out about Kevin's after-school activities.
(d) To see what he can find out about Kevin's friends.

4. Who are Spenser's potential clients?
(a) The Bartletts.
(b) The Bartons.
(c) The Baileys.
(d) The Burtons.

5. When Spenser says that he wants to "rent a high-spirited palomino stallion with a hand-tooled Spanish leather saddle and silver-studded bridle", Healy does what?
(a) Ignores Spenser.
(b) Laughs at Spenser.
(c) Leaves the room.
(d) Interrupts and tells Spenser to shut up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Spenser joins who several blocks away?

2. Where does Dolly go after emerging again from the house?

3. Who is Margery's physician?

4. What is the impression Susan has about Vic?

5. When Spenser tells Vic he is looking for Kevin, what do Vic and the young girl do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Healy, Trask, and Spenser discuss?

2. What information does Mr. Moriarty give Spenser?

3. What happens when Spenser arrives back at the Bartlett home?

4. What does Spenser note about the Bartlett home?

5. What does Spenser tell Susan about this case?

6. What is in the coffin?

7. What is done regarding a stakeout?

8. What takes place first on the morning of the pickup?

9. What does Spenser realize about Susan? What does he do about this? What is her response?

10. How does Trask react to Spenser's arrival? Why?

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