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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. How much money did Althaus earn from his writing yearly?

2. How far does Goodwin walk from the bank to Mrs. Bruner's office?

3. How many copies of the book The FBI Nobody Knows did Mrs. Bruner send out?

4. What does Goodwin have for lunch on Wednesday?

5. Where is Goodwin to meet an unidentified man at 11:30 on Thursday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three alternatives does Wolfe say that he and Goodwin should consider regarding the murder?

2. To whom did Mrs. Bruner send copies of the book The FBI Nobody Knows?

3. Why does Inspector Cramer want to meet with Goodwin on Thursday morning?

4. Why does Wolfe decide that they will no longer try to evade any listening devices the FBI may have placed in the house?

5. What message does Dr. Vollmer give to Goodwin on Thursday morning?

6. What opinions does Goodwin have about the information he obtained Wednesday when he reports to Wolfe?

7. What does Goodwin see when he escorts Mrs. Bruner to her car?

8. What does Mrs. Bruner want Wolfe to do for her?

9. What did Goodwin say when he called Mrs. Althaus to get her to the phone?

10. What does Goodwin say would happen if they take on the FBI?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Argue whether the author makes it seem probable that someone could take on the FBI and win. Use examples from the novel to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Argue whether the meal at Rusterman's should or should not be listed on Mrs. Bruner's bill. Use arguments from the book that Wolfe or Goodwin used.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the author uses suspense in the novel to advance the plot.

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