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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 happened to Buffalo Bill's victims who were kept in the back rooms of his basement?

2. In Chapter 48, why does Clarice tell Jack Crawford that she should continue with the investigation?

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

4. With Dr. Lecter driving his care, where was Lloyd Wyman riding?

5. What happens to let Clarice know that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think that Jame Gumb would be judged criminally insane or just plain evil?

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

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

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

5. Do the Memphis guards underestimate Dr. Lecter? How do you know?

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

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

8. 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?

9. Do you think that Clarice overstepped her bounds by visiting Dr. Lecter without going through the proper channels?

10. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Clarisse first visits Dr. Lecter, she follows Crawford's directions on how to handle Dr. Lecter to the letter. Dr. Lecter baits her, trying to break the FBI profiler "trainee" so he can send her back to Crawford as an example. Why doesn't Dr. Lecter's ploy work? How does Clarisse counteract Dr. Lecter's prodding and teasing? Do you think Dr. Lecter would have treated her differently if she had been a man? If so, how? Would Dr. Lecter show more or less respect to a man? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Senator Martin will spare nothing to get her daughter back safely, including negotiating with another killer to get into the mind of the man who has abducted Catherine. Is Senator Martin abusing her power by allowing Dr. Lecter to be released from his cell? Do you think she is aware that she might be putting other lives at danger by acquiescing to Dr. Lecter's demands, or do you think she believes she has taken all necessary precautions to ensure safety? Do you honestly think she is worried about the safety of others or only her daughter's recovery?

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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