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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 the FBI men broke into the brownstone on Thursday night, how many seconds did they listen before walking down the hall?

2. What time did Sarah get back to her apartment on the night of November 20?

3. On what avenue does Goodwin catch a taxi on Friday morning?

4. What time did the cleaning lady come to Sarah's door on November 21?

5. When was the last time that Sarah had dinner with Althaus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Frank Odell.

2. How does Goodwin introduce Panzer, Durkin, and Cather to Mrs. Bruner?

3. In Chapter 11, what is in the orchid boxes that are delivered on Wednesday afternoon?

4. In Chapter 11, what are Goodwin's activities on Wednesday morning?

5. What information does Goodwin forget to ask Mrs. Bruner regarding their conversation about Sarah Dacos?

6. How did Sarah learn about Morris Althaus's murder?

7. How do Goodwin, Wolfe and the others spend the evening after the FBI broke into the brownstone?

8. What discussion do Goodwin and Wolfe have all day and evening Monday and Tuesday?

9. Where does Mrs. Bruner stand so she can see the interview with Agent Wagg?

10. Why does Goodwin say that Inspector Cramer's office is not really shabby, but it is not for show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Cramer's relationship with Wolfe and Goodwin and why he decides to involve them in the murder investigation.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Wolfe's and Goodwin's relationship using examples from The Doorbell Rang.

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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