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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. Where will Goodwin's first stop be as he attempts to learn who murdered Althaus?
(a) The Tick-Tock.
(b) Gazette.
(c) The Journal.
(d) Mrs. Althaus's apartment.

2. Who does Goodwin remember also lives in Althaus's neighborhood?
(a) Sarah Dacos.
(b) Another private investigator.
(c) An old friend.
(d) An old client.

3. How many cases had Cohen given Goodwin and Wolfe that the FBI might be working on?
(a) 14.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

4. What is Fritz making Wednesday evening?
(a) Marinade for venison loin chops.
(b) Vinaigrette for a salad.
(c) Sauce for pasta.
(d) Marinade for lamb chops.

5. About how long has Sarah Dacos been Mrs. Bruner's secretary?
(a) Almost 5 years.
(b) Nearly 2 years.
(c) About 4 years.
(d) About 3 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one word would Goodwin use to describe the thought of Wolfe accepting the job to tackle the FBI?

2. How many notebook pages does Goodwin fill from the information Cohen gives?

3. How large of a budget does Goodwin say that the FBI has?

4. How heavy is Wolfe?

5. When did Mrs. Bruner's secretary call for an appointment at Wolfe's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Goodwin say would happen if they take on the FBI?

2. Why does Goodwin take Wolfe down to the basement on Thursday after lunch?

3. How does Goodwin describe Cohen?

4. What does Goodwin see when he escorts Mrs. Bruner to her car?

5. What does Goodwin tell Fritz that circumspect means?

6. What does Cohen say about getting a list of jobs that the FBI are working on in and around New York City?

7. Why does Goodwin walk after the meeting with Cramer at the hotel?

8. What information was Goodwin able to learn about Mrs. Bruner before she came to see Wolfe in Chapter 1?

9. Is Mrs. Althaus surprised to learn that it may have been the FBI who murdered her son?

10. What does Wolfe decide they have to do after he hears about the meeting with Cramer?

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