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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. With Dr. Lecter driving his care, where was Lloyd Wyman riding?
(a) He was buried in a shallow grave, not riding in his car.
(b) In the passenger seat.
(c) In the back seat.
(d) In the trunk.

2. What was the name of Frederica's employer?
(a) Mrs. Lippman.
(b) Ms. Carlton.
(c) Mr. Dordaste.
(d) Mrs. Burroughs.

3. What is Catherine Martin's mantra while she is in the pit?
(a) "Balls and eyes."
(b) "Ohm, ohm, ohm."
(c) "It's only a dream."
(d) "Mama will save me."

4. In Chapter 42, who calls Jack Crawford with information about an urgent bulletin?
(a) Dr. Chilton
(b) Jerry Burroughs.
(c) Paul Krendler.
(d) Clarice.

5. From what materials does Dr. Lecter make a handcuff key?
(a) His spoon.
(b) A paperclip and the ink tube from a pen.
(c) Discarded staples and a wooden spool.
(d) None. He steals the key from one of the guards as he leans over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what did Senator Martin accuse Clarice?

2. Whom does Dr. Chilton claim is responsible for Dr. Lecter's escape?

3. What is the cover that the Hostage Rescue Team uses?

4. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

5. What is surprising about Frederica Bimmel's clothes in Chapter 52?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Lecter escape?

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

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

4. Once Clarice finds out about Jame Gumb and the FBI team on its way to Illinois to apprehend the killer, how and why does she continue her investigation?

5. Do you think Bella's death will help or hinder Jack Crawford in the Buffalo Bill investigation and why?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Jame Gumb suddenly decide to kill Catherine, and how does he plan to do it?

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