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

2. What happens to let Clarice know that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill?
(a) He has a fake cast sitting on his dining room table.
(b) He has womens' skin hanging on his wall.
(c) A Death's Head moth crawls out of his robe.
(d) He tells her that he is Buffalo Bill.

3. What type of dog is Precious?
(a) Poodle.
(b) Pug.
(c) Pekingese
(d) Pomeranian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what did Senator Martin accuse Clarice?

2. In Chapter 42, who calls Jack Crawford with information about an urgent bulletin?

3. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?

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

5. Where does Stacy Hubka work?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

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

7. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

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

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

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

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