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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 did Sarah tell Mrs. Bruner that she thought the men who were at Althaus's apartment were FBI?

2. Where is Cramer's office located?

3. How many evenings pass after the affair with Wragg and Cramer before Wolfe and Goodwin itemize the expenses for Mrs. Bruner's bill?

4. What page of the Saturday morning paper has an article called "Fingers Crossed"?

5. What time does Goodwin ride the subway on Friday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wolfe tell Mrs. Bruner to send Sarah Dacos home?

2. Why does Wolfe want Panzer, Cather, and Durkin to spend the night after the FBI break into the brownstone?

3. Why are Wolfe and Goodwin arguing about the itemization of the expenses for Mrs. Bruner's bills?

4. What does Felix want to discuss with Wolfe on Friday night?

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

6. What does Sarah tell Wolfe that she did when she got home the evening of November 20?

7. Why did the group Ten for Aristology need to keep their fingers crossed according to an article in the newspaper?

8. How long might Wolfe be able to avoid taking another case if he gets enough money from Mrs. Bruner?

9. What are two reasons why Goodwin thinks he has to do something about the murder?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the event that is the inciting force in the novel and how the author uses it to advance the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the novel, compare and contrast the role of food in Wolfe's and Goodwin's lives.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the author uses suspense in the novel to advance the plot.

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