For the function $f(x) = -(x + 4)^2 + 1$:

1. Sketch a graph of the function.

   Answer (a):

   

2. Where is the function increasing?

   Hint (b):

   Where are $y$ values increasing and to which point?

3. What is the maximum value of the function?

   Hint (c):

   The maximum value is the greatest $y$-value.