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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 Dr. Lecter say in his note to Dr. Chilton?
(a) He tells Dr. Chilton that he is going to Paris.
(b) That he'll be stopping by to visit Dr. Chilton soon.
(c) Thanks for the memories.
(d) To take care.

2. In Chapter 57, what is the last piece of good news that Clarice gets?
(a) She is getting a medal for bravery.
(b) Noble Pilcher has left 3 messages for her.
(c) She is going to be made an agent without finishing school.
(d) She gets to keep Precious.

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

4. What does Jame Gumb use to tan his hides?
(a) Urine.
(b) Cow brains.
(c) Lanolin.
(d) Cowboy's Best Hide Tanner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clarice confront Jack Crawford about staying on the case?

2. What is the name of the Hostage Rescue Team's commander?

3. With Dr. Lecter driving his care, where was Lloyd Wyman riding?

4. Where is the Hostage Rescue Team going to apprehend Buffalo Bill?

5. The men find Dr. Lecter's body on top of the elevator. What do they realize as they bring the body through the elevator ceiling hatch?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clarice end up at Jame Gumb's house, and why does she go in?

2. Do you think that Clarice overstepped her bounds by visiting Dr. Lecter without going through the proper channels?

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

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

5. What pivotal event happens to Jack Crawford in Chapter 45, and how does he respond to this event?

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

7. How does the FBI get information on Jame Gumb, and where does it lead them?

8. Do you think that Paul Krendler helps or hinders the investigation by giving in to Senator Martin's wishes?

9. Do you think that Jame Gumb would be judged criminally insane or just plain evil?

10. What price did Clarice pay to stay on the Buffalo Bill investigation, and do you think she feels the price was too high?

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