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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. When was the last time that the Ten for Aristology group met for a dinner?
2. If Wragg believed that an agent had killed Althaus, what were the odds agents would come to the brownstone when it seemed to be empty?
3. How many days and nights is Goodwin bothered before he decides to do something about the murder?
4. What does Goodwin tell Fritz to do now that the FBI is not watching the house?
5. After the actor left to get the car before the dinner Thursday evening, how long does it take for him to drive to the brownstone?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Goodwin's thoughts before going to sleep the night before the dinner?
2. Where does Mrs. Bruner stand so she can see the interview with Agent Wagg?
3. Why does Goodwin go out to look at the car at the beginning of Chapter 13?
4. What discussion do Goodwin and Wolfe have all day and evening Monday and Tuesday?
5. How does Goodwin spot his FBI tails?
6. How does Goodwin introduce Panzer, Durkin, and Cather to Mrs. Bruner?
7. Why does Wolfe tell Mrs. Bruner to send Sarah Dacos home?
8. Why doesn't Wolfe want Goodwin asking questions about Sarah Dacos's whereabouts on the night of November 20?
9. Does Goodwin think Sarah lied when she talked about the men she saw on the night of Althaus's murder?
10. What are two reasons why Goodwin thinks he has to do something about the murder?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Argue whether the author makes it seem probable that someone could take on the FBI and win. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Cramer's relationship with Wolfe and Goodwin and why he decides to involve them in the murder investigation.
Essay Topic 3
Argue whether Cramer was justified in thinking that an FBI agent shot Althaus. Use examples from the book.
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