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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about Frederica Bimmel's clothes in Chapter 52?

2. In what contest did Jame Gumb's mother participate?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Catherine Martin throw the proverbial wrench into Jame Gumb's harvest rituals?

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

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

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

6. Do you think that Dr. Lecter left the cipher in the toilet for Senator Martin or for Clarice?

7. What advice does Crawford give Clarice about being a good leader?

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

9. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax of the story is outlined in a fast paced, exciting scene. Describe the story's climax, how it can be identified as the climax, and how it set up the resolution.

Essay Topic 2

Clarisse is a strong, independent woman, but in the beginning of the novel, one gets the feeling that she is slightly intimidated by the men around her. Why would Clarisse feel intimidated? Is there a turning point where she no longer appears to feel intimidated? If so, when does that turning point occur, and what happens to make you feel that she has finally come to feel equal to the men around her?

Essay Topic 3

Strength and perseverance keep Catherine Martin from losing hope once she has been abducted. Though her situation seems hopeless, she finds an inner strength to fight her character.Catherine Martin is a very clever girl, and she is not about to go down without a fight. How does Catherine show her strength and spoil Buffalo Bill's plans for her? How does he react? Is Buffalo Bill a strong person, or is his weakness part of what makes up his character?

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