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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. Where did Sarah go the night of November 20?

2. Where is Goodwin going Saturday night?

3. What time does Theodore Horstmann leave on Thursday before the dinner?

4. In Chapter 11, what will be served for lunch on Wednesday?

5. What time does Goodwin arrive at Cramer's office in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Frank Odell.

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

3. What does Sarah Dacos tell Mrs. Bruner about the night that Morris Althaus died?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the novel, compare and contrast the characters Cramer and Richard Wragg.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Usually Wolfe does not leave his home. Discuss the occasions when Wolfe leaves his home and what his motives are for doing so. Use examples from the book.

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