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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What music does Dr. Lecter request?
(a) "Jesus Christ Superstar".
(b) "La Traviata".
(c) "Goldberg Variations".
(d) "Requiem In C Minor".

2. What does Buffalo Bill use to see his way around the dark, maze-like basement?
(a) An infrared flashlight and night vision goggles.
(b) A gas lantern.
(c) Strategically placed torches.
(d) Pendant lights suspended from the ceiling.

3. What kind of gun does Jame Gumb own?
(a) Midnight Special.
(b) AK 47.
(c) BB Gun.
(d) Colt Python.

4. What does Clarice do when the moth crawls out of Jame Gumb's robe?
(a) Compliments Jame Gumb on his choice of pets.
(b) Pulls a gun.
(c) Asks for a phone.
(d) Screams for help.

5. In Chapter 48, why does Clarice tell Jack Crawford that she should continue with the investigation?
(a) Because there is no female representation in the investigation.
(b) Because Clarice doesn't want to go back to school.
(c) Because she wants to.
(d) Because Dr. Lecter insists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the FBI order Jack Crawford to do in Chapter 39?

3. What happens to alert the gathered officers to trouble in the courthouse?

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

5. Where does Clarice confront Jack Crawford about staying on the case?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Does Clarice gain insight into the person Frederica Bimmel was by exploring her room? What conclusions about Frederica does Clarice draw from the brief time she spends at the Bimmel house?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What advice does Crawford give Clarice about being a good leader?

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