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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. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?
(a) At the Insect Zoo in the Smithsonian.
(b) At a crime scene to get his professional entomological opinion.
(c) At an amusement park for a much needed getaway.
(d) At a romantic restaurant in the heart of Memphis.

2. Dr. Lecter tells Senator Martin that she shouldn't trust Jack Crawford for what reason?
(a) Jack Crawford only cares about credit and glory.
(b) Jack Crawford is a pathological liar.
(c) Jack Crawford is actually Buffalo Bill.
(d) Jack Crawford has a crush on her.

3. Where is the Hostage Rescue Team going to apprehend Buffalo Bill?
(a) Culver City, CA.
(b) San Diego, CA
(c) Calumet City, IL
(d) Brooklyn, NY.

4. Jack Crawford is how far away from mandatory retirement?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nineteen months.
(c) Two years.
(d) A decade.

5. What type of dog is Precious?
(a) Poodle.
(b) Pekingese
(c) Pomeranian.
(d) Pug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarice do when the moth crawls out of Jame Gumb's robe?

2. What does Clarice find in the secret drawer of Catherine's jewelry box?

3. In Chapter 31, what does Barney get for Clarice?

4. What does the Bimmel house smell like?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Catherine Martin throw the proverbial wrench into Jame Gumb's harvest rituals?

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

5. How does the FBI get information on Jame Gumb, and where does it lead them?

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

7. What pivotal event happens to Jack Crawford in Chapter 45, and how does he respond to this event?

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

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

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

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