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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. Where does Clarice meet Noble Pilcher in Chapter 40?
2. What does the armoire in Jame Gumb's sewing room contain?
3. In Chapter 48, why does Clarice tell Jack Crawford that she should continue with the investigation?
4. What does Krendler do in response to Clarice's unauthorized visit to Dr. Lecter?
5. Dr. Lecter checks into the elegant Marcus Hotel. What is special about this hotel?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Catherine's plan, and describe her attempts to get Jame Gumb to release her?
2. What happens after Clarice realizes that Jame Gumb is Buffalo Bill, and he realizes she knows?
3. 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?
4. How does Dr. Lecter manipulate the conversation with Senator Martin, as well as anyone else needing his assistance?
5. How does Dr. Lecter escape?
6. Do you think Clarice's obsession with Buffalo Bill's victims is beneficial or harmful. Why?
7. Do you think that Paul Krendler helps or hinders the investigation by giving in to Senator Martin's wishes?
8. What would the reasons be for Chilton and Krendler to try and blame Dr. Lecter's escape on Clarice?
9. How does Clarice end up at Jame Gumb's house, and why does she go in?
10. How does Catherine Martin throw the proverbial wrench into Jame Gumb's harvest rituals?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Just about every serial killer has a "signature" that he leaves with his victim. Jame Gumb's signature as Buffalo Bill is the cocoon of the Black Witch Moth. What do you think is the significance of the cocoon in the victims' throat? Do you think the insect species is representative of anything to Jame Gumb? Why would he choose the throat as the location for his signature?
Essay Topic 2
Barney's character is an important, though rarely used, part of the novel. Barney seems to be the only person who can keep Dr. Lecter under control. He is also the only person who seems to earn Dr. Lecter's respect. What do you think it is about Barney that affects Dr. Lecter and causes to him behave and give Barney respect? Control is not something Dr. Lecter seems to give in to often, and when he does, he still seems to be seething under the surface. What do you think this says about Barney since Dr. Lecter seems to willingly surrender control (as much as he can) in Barney's presence.
Essay Topic 3
Clarice's childhood is an important part of the story. What events occurred to lead her to a career with the FBI? Do you think if her father had not been in "law enforcement" and had still died at the hands of criminals that Clarice would have chosen the same career path? Why or why not? How do you think her time at the horse (glue) farm affected her future choices? Why? Do you think Clarice will be able to let go of her past and let the "lambs stop screaming"? Why or why not?
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