The Silence of the Lambs Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Silence of the Lambs Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 160 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Dr. Lecter say in his note to Dr. Chilton?

2. What was the name of Frederica's employer?

3. What does the FBI order Jack Crawford to do in Chapter 39?

4. What ailment does Dr. Lecter say that Billy Rubin once had?

5. In Chapter 48, Clarice figures out the Buffalo Bill lives where?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think that Dr. Lecter left the cipher in the toilet for Senator Martin or for Clarice?

2. What would the reasons be for Chilton and Krendler to try and blame Dr. Lecter's escape on Clarice?

3. Do you think that Paul Krendler helps or hinders the investigation by giving in to Senator Martin's wishes?

4. How does Clarice end up at Jame Gumb's house, and why does she go in?

5. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

6. What advice does Crawford give Clarice about being a good leader?

7. Once Clarice finds out about Jame Gumb and the FBI team on its way to Illinois to apprehend the killer, how and why does she continue her investigation?

8. How does Dr. Lecter avoid suspicion after his escape?

9. What happens/happened in Jame Gumb's basement, and what aspects of the basement add to the terror of his victims?

10. How does the FBI get information on Jame Gumb, and where does it lead them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Clarice's childhood is an important part of the story. What events occurred to lead her to a career with the FBI? Do you think if her father had not been in "law enforcement" and had still died at the hands of criminals that Clarice would have chosen the same career path? Why or why not? How do you think her time at the horse (glue) farm affected her future choices? Why? Do you think Clarice will be able to let go of her past and let the "lambs stop screaming"? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Clarisse is a strong, independent woman, but in the beginning of the novel, one gets the feeling that she is slightly intimidated by the men around her. Why would Clarisse feel intimidated? Is there a turning point where she no longer appears to feel intimidated? If so, when does that turning point occur, and what happens to make you feel that she has finally come to feel equal to the men around her?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Catherine Martin's abduction in detail. Why do you think she let her guard down? Were there contributing factors? If so, what were they?

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