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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 time does Goodwin arrange to meet with Mrs. David Althaus on Friday?

2. What time does Goodwin arrive at Cramer's office in Chapter 14?

3. Where does Goodwin hide the gun he found in Sarah's apartment?

4. How many eggs do Goodwin, Panzer, Durkin, and Cather eat for breakfast the morning Wagg is coming to the brownstone?

5. To which bank does Goodwin take the FBI agents' credentials?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what is in the orchid boxes that are delivered on Wednesday afternoon?

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

3. What does Fritz say about the dinner at Hewitt's?

4. What does Sarah tell Wolfe that she did when she got home the evening of November 20?

5. What does Felix want to discuss with Wolfe on Friday night?

6. Why does Goodwin never join Wolfe if he is in the middle of a meal?

7. Why does Goodwin say that Inspector Cramer's office is not really shabby, but it is not for show?

8. Why are Wolfe and Goodwin arguing about the itemization of the expenses for Mrs. Bruner's bills?

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

10. How does Goodwin spot his FBI tails?

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

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 3

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

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