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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 the Bimmel house smell like?
2. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?
3. Whom does Dr. Chilton claim is responsible for Dr. Lecter's escape?
4. Where is the Hostage Rescue Team going to apprehend Buffalo Bill?
5. Whom does Senator Martin choose to head up the investigation in Chapter 32?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Dr. Lecter escape?
2. Do you think that Paul Krendler helps or hinders the investigation by giving in to Senator Martin's wishes?
3. Do you think that Clarice overstepped her bounds by visiting Dr. Lecter without going through the proper channels?
4. What happens after Clarice realizes that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill, and he realizes she knows?
5. 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?
6. How does Dr. Lecter avoid suspicion after his escape?
7. Do you think Bella's death will help or hinder Jack Crawford in the Buffalo Bill investigation and why?
8. How does the FBI get information on Jame Gumb, and where does it lead them?
9. Do the Memphis guards underestimate Dr. Lecter? How do you know?
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
Thomas Harris' development of Dr. Lecter's character is incisive and disturbing. Do you think this story is more about Dr. Lecter than Buffalo Bill, or do you think there is a tandem development of the two? Which killer seems more frightening: Dr. Lecter with his impressive intelligence and almost unparalleled ability to manipulate, or Buffalo Bill's seemingly primal drive to have the perfect woman suit?
Essay Topic 2
Dr. Lecter defends Clarice when Miggs insults her by throwing semen at her. Miggs is found dead in his cell shortly thereafter, having swallowed his tongue. It is suspected that Dr. Lecter had a hand in Miggs' death. Dr. Lecter is a master manipulator, but do you think he could actually convince someone to swallow his own tongue? Why or why not? If so, how do you think he would go about that? Do you believe Clarice would look at this defense of her as a woman and a professional as a backhanded compliment? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
How does Catherine Martin's abduction finally bring the FBI much needed reinforcements to the search for Buffalo Bill? Do you think the case would have taken longer to solve had she not been a senator's daughter?
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