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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Marlowe say has happened to Jones?
2. Who could Marlowe get a full-time job working for?
3. What does Cyanide smell like?
4. What does Marlow hide behind?
5. What does Marlowe do when he walks past the Plymouth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Cahndler's dialogue contribute to the following areas:
1) Character
2) Setting
3) Plot
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Chandler's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?
Essay Topic 3
Look at the structure of the novel:
1) How does Chandler use character and dialogue to drive the narrative.
2) Discuss elements of the narrative structure, including: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?
3) Away from the main character examine the way Chandler uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?
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