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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 does Clarice hear that gives Jame Gumb's position away?
2. What does Jame Gumb always do before "harvesting a hide"?
3. Where does Stacy Hubka work?
4. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?
5. Dr. Lecter checks into the elegant Marcus Hotel. What is special about this hotel?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How does Catherine Martin throw the proverbial wrench into Jame Gumb's harvest rituals?
3. Do the Memphis guards underestimate Dr. Lecter? How do you know?
4. Do you think Clarice's obsession with Buffalo Bill's victims is beneficial or harmful. Why?
5. How does Dr. Lecter avoid suspicion after his escape?
6. Why does Jame Gumb suddenly decide to kill Catherine, and how does he plan to do it?
7. How does Dr. Lecter escape?
8. What price did Clarice pay to stay on the Buffalo Bill investigation, and do you think she feels the price was too high?
9. Do you think Bella's death will help or hinder Jack Crawford in the Buffalo Bill investigation and why?
10. What advice does Crawford give Clarice about being a good leader?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Clarice's childhood is an important part of the story. What events occurred to lead her to a career with the FBI? Do you think if her father had not been in "law enforcement" and had still died at the hands of criminals that Clarice would have chosen the same career path? Why or why not? How do you think her time at the horse (glue) farm affected her future choices? Why? Do you think Clarice will be able to let go of her past and let the "lambs stop screaming"? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Barney's character is an important, though rarely used, part of the novel. Barney seems to be the only person who can keep Dr. Lecter under control. He is also the only person who seems to earn Dr. Lecter's respect. What do you think it is about Barney that affects Dr. Lecter and causes to him behave and give Barney respect? Control is not something Dr. Lecter seems to give in to often, and when he does, he still seems to be seething under the surface. What do you think this says about Barney since Dr. Lecter seems to willingly surrender control (as much as he can) in Barney's presence.
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