Classical Mechanics Forbidden Domain Problem

A particle constrained to move in one dimension (x) is in the potential field, V(x) = V0(x-a)(x-b)/(x-c)^2 where (0<-inf)

(a) Make a sketch of V

I do not know how to sketch this if I don't know a,b, c and V0 (should be subscript 0).

Can I just arbitrarily chose values for them?

(b) Discuss the possible motions, forbidden domains and turning points. Specifically if the particle is known to be at x = -inf with E = (3V0/(c-b))(b - 4a + 3c)
at which value of x does it reflect?

I think I will be able to work out part b if I can figure out how to diagram the potential in part (a), but any extra hints are appreciated.

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