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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. Spenser knows there is a man in the woods behind him. Can he see any sign of him?

2. Who is the overweight cop at the table?

3. Of what will Margery not approve?

4. What does Spenser then say about this case?

5. Spenser makes the final decision to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Healy and Spenser do when they arrive at the stables?

2. Has Kevin ever run away before?

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

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

5. What does Spenser tell the Bartletts he will do?

6. How does Spenser begin his day?

7. What is in the coffin?

8. What does Spenser note about the Bartlett home?

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

10. What is done regarding a stakeout?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Spenser brings the Bartletts to find their son.

Part 1) How do the parents react when they see Vic and Kevin?

Part 2) Why does Roger want to fight Vic alone? What does this reveal about his character?

Part 3) Does Kevin react the way his father would hope? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Bartletts' home is much like the other suburban homes.

Part 1) Describe their home. What is the purpose for this description?

Part 2) What does this say about the exterior view compared to what is taking place beneath the surface?

Part 3) What might this mean for other suburban, well-to-do families?

Part 4) How might this reflect real life?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Croft is hanged by his necktie.

Part 1) Why does this murder occur?

Part 2) How does his inability to keep quiet lead to this?

Part 3) What does this reveal about Trask? How does it help end the mysteries of this case?

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