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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine Martin do to try and tempt Precious?
(a) Tosses a chicken bone tied to a bucket handle to the edge of the pit.
(b) Sings show tunes to the little dog.
(c) Whistles loudly and calls its name.
(d) Throws a ball up to the top of the pit.

2. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?
(a) At a crime scene to get his professional entomological opinion.
(b) At a romantic restaurant in the heart of Memphis.
(c) At an amusement park for a much needed getaway.
(d) At the Insect Zoo in the Smithsonian.

3. What is the cover that the Hostage Rescue Team uses?
(a) A florist delivery truck with a sledgehammer in a flower box.
(b) A landscaping company.
(c) They don't worry about cover.
(d) A group of homeless men.

4. Dr. Lecter tells Senator Martin that she shouldn't trust Jack Crawford for what reason?
(a) Jack Crawford only cares about credit and glory.
(b) Jack Crawford has a crush on her.
(c) Jack Crawford is a pathological liar.
(d) Jack Crawford is actually Buffalo Bill.

5. From where does the Death's-head moth originate?
(a) Malaysia.
(b) Outer Mongolia.
(c) The Congo.
(d) The Amazon rainforest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 36, what does Dr. Lecter bite?

2. From what materials does Dr. Lecter make a handcuff key?

3. Who is John Grant?

4. Jack Crawford is how far away from mandatory retirement?

5. What does Clarice tell Catherine Martin when she begs Clarice to get her out of the pit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Clarice realizes that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill, and he realizes she knows?

2. Once Clarice finds out about Jame Gumb and the FBI team on its way to Illinois to apprehend the killer, how and why does she continue her investigation?

3. Does Clarice gain insight into the person Frederica Bimmel was by exploring her room? What conclusions about Frederica does Clarice draw from the brief time she spends at the Bimmel house?

4. What is Catherine's plan, and describe her attempts to get Jame Gumb to release her?

5. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

6. Do the Memphis guards underestimate Dr. Lecter? How do you know?

7. At what point is it apparent to Clarice that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill?

8. Why does Jame Gumb suddenly decide to kill Catherine, and how does he plan to do it?

9. What would the reasons be for Chilton and Krendler to try and blame Dr. Lecter's escape on Clarice?

10. Do you think Clarice's obsession with Buffalo Bill's victims is beneficial or harmful. Why?

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