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

2. What is different about the way Frederica's body was discarded compared to Buffalo Bill's other victims?

3. Jack Crawford explains the key to being a good leader to Clarice. What does he say the key is?

4. Jack Crawford is how far away from mandatory retirement?

5. What does Jame Gumb always do before "harvesting a hide"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Catherine's plan, and describe her attempts to get Jame Gumb to release her?

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

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

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

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

There are several symbols in the story. Identify at least three symbols used in the story. What do the symbols represent? Do the symbols mean the same thing throughout the story? How do the symbols impact the readers' understanding of the plot? How do they add substance to the character using the symbol?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 37, the guards' carelessness results in chaos. Dr. Lecter has planned the perfect escape. Describe what occurs during the chaos following the shots heard while the courthouse is filled with officers waiting to relieve the eleven to seven shift. Exactly how does Dr. Lecter fulfill his plan?

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