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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. Just as Spenser is becoming aggravated at having to lay on the bench in the rain, what happens?
(a) A woman approaches Vic and speaks with him.
(b) A tall man approaches Vic and trades a briefcase for an envelope Vic takes from an inside pocket.
(c) Vic leaves with a woman.
(d) Vic is attacked by a man in dark clothing.

2. How does Margery respond to this?
(a) Sarcastically.
(b) Sadly.
(c) With anger.
(d) With surprise.

3. When Spenser would have helped Roger deal with Vic, what does Roger say?
(a) Vic's not worth fighting.
(b) Kevin is his son and that he'll handle the situation.
(c) Kevin can fight his own battles.
(d) Yes, please help me.

4. What does Race say about Vic?
(a) He looks like a great guy.
(b) He looks like the kind of guy who would always want to lead.
(c) He looks like he would want to beat everyone up.
(d) He looks like he would be a good trainer.

5. Why is there no recording of the call?
(a) The call never took place.
(b) The caller did not leave a message.
(c) The police had already removed the recording device from the phones.
(d) The phone is broken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margery tell a man named Vaughn?

2. Just as he begins to search, he hears who scream from outside?

3. Why was Maguire at the house?

4. Since Spenser is not near his car, he runs back in that direction, hoping to do what?

5. What does Spenser call Croft?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the Odds' End bar?

2. What is discovered in Kevin's secret room in the barn?

3. What happens when Spenser discovers more business cards like the one Fraser had?

4. What happens the next day when Spenser goes to Vic's home?

5. What happens when Spenser follows Vic to a motel?

6. How does Dr. Croft act initially when Spenser meets with him?

7. What does Margery discover in a package? What does Spenser have to say about this?

8. Why was Maguire at the house? What is Margery's response when asked if she knows of anyone who would want to kill Maguire?

9. How does Spenser find the Bartletts when he returns?

10. What happens when they arrive in Boston?

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