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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 is Catherine Martin's mantra while she is in the pit?
(a) "It's only a dream."
(b) "Balls and eyes."
(c) "Mama will save me."
(d) "Ohm, ohm, ohm."

2. What does Clarice do when the moth crawls out of Jame Gumb's robe?
(a) Screams for help.
(b) Pulls a gun.
(c) Asks for a phone.
(d) Compliments Jame Gumb on his choice of pets.

3. What was the name of Frederica's employer?
(a) Mrs. Lippman.
(b) Ms. Carlton.
(c) Mr. Dordaste.
(d) Mrs. Burroughs.

4. What does Jame Gumb always do before "harvesting a hide"?
(a) He watches a tape of his mother.
(b) He feeds his moths.
(c) He dresses the poodle in its cutest outfit.
(d) He eats a dinner of baked beans and macaroni and cheese.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Lecter checks into the elegant Marcus Hotel. What is special about this hotel?

2. In Chapter 56, why does Jame Gumb decide to kill Catherine Martin?

3. In Chapter 48, why does Clarice tell Jack Crawford that she should continue with the investigation?

4. What prompts Clarice to run away from the dude ranch when she is a child?

5. What is the cover that the Hostage Rescue Team uses?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. Do you think Bella's death will help or hinder Jack Crawford in the Buffalo Bill investigation and why?

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

9. How does Dr. Lecter avoid suspicion after his escape?

10. How does Dr. Lecter manipulate the conversation with Senator Martin, as well as anyone else needing his assistance?

(see the answer keys)

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