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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 time does Cohen have an appointment the evening that he has dinner with Wolfe and Goodwin?

2. What is Timothy Quayle's position at "Tick-Tock"?

3. What is Wolfe reading Wednesday evening?

4. Where will Goodwin's first stop be as he attempts to learn who murdered Althaus?

5. When Wolfe and Goodwin have dinner with Cohen, what is the beef braised in?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Inspector Cramer want to meet with Goodwin on Thursday morning?

5. Why does Wolfe consider helping Mrs. Bruner?

6. What message does Dr. Vollmer give to Goodwin on Thursday morning?

7. What does Fritz want Goodwin to tell him at breakfast on Wednesday morning?

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

9. What did David Althaus do for a living?

10. Who went to jail because of an article that Morris Althaus wrote and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Marian Hinckley and Sarah Dacos and their relationship with Morris Althaus. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Wolfe's relationship with Ruckerman's and why he can use the restaurant as a second office. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conflicts that Goodwin and Wolfe have about Mrs. Bruner's case. Use examples from The Doorbell Rang.

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