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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 makes Senator Martin afraid that she has trusted a fool in trusting Dr. Chilton?

2. Dr. Lecter tells Senator Martin that she shouldn't trust Jack Crawford for what reason?

3. In Chapter 41, how does Catherine Martin try to get Jame Gumb to let her out of the pit?

4. Describe Pembry's condition when Sergeant Tate's men reach the fifth floor.

5. What is different about the way Frederica's body was discarded compared to Buffalo Bill's other victims?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What events lead to Clarisse's discovery that Buffalo Bill is making a suit out of the skin he takes from his victims? Where was she when she had this realization? What specific occurrence leads to this theory?

Essay Topic 2

There are several symbols in the story. Identify at least three symbols used in the story. What do the symbols represent? Do the symbols mean the same thing throughout the story? How do the symbols impact the readers' understanding of the plot? How do they add substance to the character using the symbol?

Essay Topic 3

Senator Martin will spare nothing to get her daughter back safely, including negotiating with another killer to get into the mind of the man who has abducted Catherine. Is Senator Martin abusing her power by allowing Dr. Lecter to be released from his cell? Do you think she is aware that she might be putting other lives at danger by acquiescing to Dr. Lecter's demands, or do you think she believes she has taken all necessary precautions to ensure safety? Do you honestly think she is worried about the safety of others or only her daughter's recovery?

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