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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragic event takes place in Chapter 45?
(a) Bella Crawford dies.
(b) Dr. Lecter captures and kills Clarice.
(c) Jack Crawford has a heart attack.
(d) Clarice gets shot.

2. In Chapter 48, why does Clarice tell Jack Crawford that she should continue with the investigation?
(a) Because she wants to.
(b) Because Dr. Lecter insists.
(c) Because Clarice doesn't want to go back to school.
(d) Because there is no female representation in the investigation.

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

4. What does the FBI order Jack Crawford to do in Chapter 39?
(a) Go to Catherine Martin's apartment and look for more evidence.
(b) Take compassionate leave.
(c) Find Buffalo Bill or face the possibility of being demoted.
(d) Arrest Dr. Chilton.

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

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

7. What is the last question Jame Gumb asks Clarice?
(a) "Why?"
(b) "How does it feel to be so beautiful?"
(c) "Will you take care of Precious?"
(d) "Don't you know who I am?"

8. 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) Nothing.
(c) A well worn picture of Catherine's father.
(d) Pictures of Catherine and an unknown man engaged in sexual acts.

9. In Chapter 43, what is the name of Dr. Lecter's latest victim?
(a) Frederica Bimmel.
(b) Lloyd Wyman.
(c) Benjamin Raspail.
(d) Kimberly Emberg.

10. What prompts Clarice to run away from the dude ranch when she is a child?
(a) In the middle of the night, she awoke to the screaming of the spring lambs being slaughtered.
(b) She was being molested by the owner of the ranch.
(c) She is rebelling and doesn't want to live in Montana.
(d) She doesn't get along with her foster family.

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

12. In Chapter 42, who calls Jack Crawford with information about an urgent bulletin?
(a) Paul Krendler.
(b) Clarice.
(c) Jerry Burroughs.
(d) Dr. Chilton

13. What does the Bimmel house smell like?
(a) Wet dog.
(b) Sausage.
(c) Dirty laundry.
(d) Mouse urine.

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

15. Who is John Grant?
(a) Jack Crawford's father-in-law.
(b) Clarice's boyfriend.
(c) Jame Gumb's brother.
(d) An alias that Jame Gumb used.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jame Gumb use to tan his hides?

2. Who gives Jack Crawford the lead that directs him to Buffalo Bill?

3. Who taught Jame Gumb how to sew?

4. From where does the Death's-head moth originate?

5. Who does Clarice call to tell about Buffalo Bill's sewing talents?

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