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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. Why does Francis Dolarhyde search his house before he relaxes?

2. What is found to be hidden in the message from Lecter?

3. What excuse does Dolarhyde say that he wants the infrared film for?

4. Where does Molly want to take her son and go live?

5. What is found in the treads of the wheelchair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is determined in regards to the new leads left by the killer from Lounds' murder?

2. In Chapter 12 what is discovered about the marking that was left in the tree by the killer?

3. How does Dolarhyde change when he realizes that Reba is blind?

4. What happens that places Francis Dolarhyde in the army?

5. What was Lounds' job when he first started at the Tattler as described in Chapter 16?

6. How are the teeth imprints found on the bodies described in Chapter 3?

7. What does Lecter do after Graham leaves him in Chapter 8?

8. Describe the conversation Wendy and Graham have at Lounds' gravesite?

9. Describe Dr. Lecter's response to Dolarhyde that the police find in Chapter 14 and why they decide to run it rather than stop it.

10. What does Marian's mother do with Francis Dolarhyde to exact revenge upon her daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Graham honestly seems to hate the ability he has to delve into the killer's mind. Would Graham be better at what he does if he didn't hate what his ability did to him? What is it about Graham's attributes that makes him hate his job? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

In chapter 30, Graham states that he can't go home until he catches the killer. Explain the reasons that he feels it necessary to catch this monster before he can go back to his normal life. Would Graham feel the same way if the killer didn't have his home address?

Essay Topic 3

Graham's marriage is slowly falling apart. What is shown between these two characters that gives a glimpse of hope that they can make the marriage work? What happens that foreshadows the marriage failing?

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