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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. Who paid part of Frank Odell's lawyer fees when he was convicted in the real estate deal?

2. How many evenings pass after the affair with Wragg and Cramer before Wolfe and Goodwin itemize the expenses for Mrs. Bruner's bill?

3. In Chapter 11, since Wednesday's lunch was going to be late, what does Goodwin have for a snack?

4. How long has Richard Wragg worked for the FBI?

5. How much did Goodwin's evening clothing cost him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Goodwin think Sarah lied when she talked about the men she saw on the night of Althaus's murder?

2. How does Goodwin introduce Panzer, Durkin, and Cather to Mrs. Bruner?

3. How does Goodwin spot his FBI tails?

4. In Chapter 11, what are Goodwin's activities on Wednesday morning?

5. How does Goodwin get a key to Althaus's apartment?

6. Where does Mrs. Bruner stand so she can see the interview with Agent Wagg?

7. What does Sarah Dacos tell Mrs. Bruner about the night that Morris Althaus died?

8. What discussion do Goodwin and Wolfe have all day and evening Monday and Tuesday?

9. What do Goodwin and the others have for lunch on the Thursday before the dinner?

10. How long might Wolfe be able to avoid taking another case if he gets enough money from Mrs. Bruner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the climax of the novel and how it solves the problems that are presented.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Wolfe's and Goodwin's relationship using examples from The Doorbell Rang.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the novel, compare and contrast the role of food in Wolfe's and Goodwin's lives.

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