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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. 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.

2. By what time does Goodwin say they are back in the office in Chapter 2?
(a) 7 p.m.
(b) 8 p.m.
(c) 9 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

3. How heavy is Wolfe?
(a) 1/10 of 1 ton.
(b) 1/5 of a ton.
(c) 1/8 of a ton.
(d) 1/7 of a ton.

4. What does Goodwin have for lunch on Wednesday?
(a) Corned beef sandwich.
(b) Grilled cheese sandwich.
(c) Pastrami sandwich.
(d) Ham and cheese sandwich.

5. In Chapter 6, what time is it when Goodwin enters a phone booth at a drug store?
(a) 5:35.
(b) 2:35.
(c) 3:35.
(d) 4:35.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the drapes that cover the windows in the apartment where Althaus lived?

2. What is the amount on the check that Mrs. Bruner writes?

3. How many of the cases that Cohen gave Goodwin and Wolfe that the FBI might be working on were hopeless.

4. How much does Goodwin believe that Mrs. Bruner's fur coat might have cost?

5. What are many of the houses made of on Arbor Street?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wolfe decide that they will no longer try to evade any listening devices the FBI may have placed in the house?

2. What does Mrs. Bruner want Wolfe to do for her?

3. What reasons does Wolfe give for wanting to prove that the FBI murdered Morris Althaus?

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

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

6. What do Goodwin and Dr. Vollmer agree that Dr. Vollmer should use as an excuse for why he stopped by on Thursday morning?

7. Why does Wolfe consider helping Mrs. Bruner?

8. Why doesn't Goodwin have to worry about tails when he begins his investigation of the murder of Morris Althaus?

9. What would Goodwin tell Wolfe if he decided to take Mrs. Bruner's job?

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

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