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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jame Gumb invite Clarice into his house?
(a) To get her a business card for Mrs. Lippman's lawyer.
(b) To kill her.
(c) Clarice admires Precious and wants to play with the dog.
(d) To offer her a drink.

2. In Chapter 31, what does Barney get for Clarice?
(a) A cup of coffee, black.
(b) Dr. Lecter's journal.
(c) Dr. Lecter's remaining personal items.
(d) Dr. Chilton's date book.

3. In Chapter 56, why does Jame Gumb decide to kill Catherine Martin?
(a) To save his dog.
(b) To get back at Senator Martin.
(c) It is time to "harvest" her.
(d) To shut her up.

4. What does Clarice find in the secret drawer of Catherine's jewelry box?
(a) Tickets to Rome and London for the week that she disappeared.
(b) A well worn picture of Catherine's father.
(c) Pictures of Catherine and an unknown man engaged in sexual acts.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Krendler do in response to Clarice's unauthorized visit to Dr. Lecter?
(a) He petitions the Office of Professional Responsibility for Clarice's suspension.
(b) He demands her gun and badge.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) He orders her to return to Quantico.

6. Describe Boyle's condition when Sergeant Tate's men reach the fifth floor.
(a) He is restrained but unharmed.
(b) His face is hacked to pieces, and he is partially eviscerated.
(c) He looks strangely peaceful, but he has been brutally strangled.
(d) He has been skinned, and a bug cocoon has been left in his throat.

7. What does Clarice tell Catherine Martin when she begs Clarice to get her out of the pit?
(a) That her mom is on the way.
(b) To climb the pit's wall.
(c) To shut up and quiet the dog.
(d) To grab her hand.

8. What happens to alert the gathered officers to trouble in the courthouse?
(a) Gunshots.
(b) Loud music.
(c) Evil laughter over the loudspeaker.
(d) Screams.

9. What kind of gun does Jame Gumb own?
(a) AK 47.
(b) BB Gun.
(c) Midnight Special.
(d) Colt Python.

10. What is the name of Frederica Bimmel's best friend?
(a) John Grant.
(b) Stacy Hubka.
(c) Ardelia Mapp.
(d) Bonnie Dodger.

11. Jame Gumb tells Clarice that Mrs. Lippman is where?
(a) Florida.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Dead.
(d) South Bend.

12. Where does Stacy Hubka work?
(a) A seamstress shop.
(b) For the government.
(c) An insurance agency.
(d) She is unemployed.

13. In Chapter 51, what does Jack use as a distraction from Bella's death?
(a) Work.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Long, relaxing baths.
(d) Television.

14. Who gives Jack Crawford the lead that directs him to Buffalo Bill?
(a) Senator Martin.
(b) Paul Krendler.
(c) Clarice.
(d) Dr. Danielson.

15. With Dr. Lecter driving his care, where was Lloyd Wyman riding?
(a) In the passenger seat.
(b) He was buried in a shallow grave, not riding in his car.
(c) In the back seat.
(d) In the trunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 57, what is the last piece of good news that Clarice gets?

2. Whom does Senator Martin choose to head up the investigation in Chapter 32?

3. Jack Crawford explains the key to being a good leader to Clarice. What does he say the key is?

4. In Chapter 43, what is the name of Dr. Lecter's latest victim?

5. What is surprising about Frederica Bimmel's clothes in Chapter 52?

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