How to check starter and solenoid wiring in '71 super beetle?

I'm having trouble starting my aforementioned car; turn the key and no sounds from anything. I had a previous question about it (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlWWX_VrE1DvUs7pV81_lMXsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080727194300AATCzE8), and from the answers there, i've narrowed it down to seeing if starter and solenoid wiring is the culprit. How do i check this?