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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cit does rhea say Brigid has been taken to?

2. What is the name of the ship carrying the falcon?

3. Who does Spade call at the beginning of this chapter?

4. Who made the falcon?

5. Where does Kemidov live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hammett lived in San Francisco and worked in a detective agency, adhering to the rule, writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Hammett knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Hammett does not portray a character or setting so well? What affect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: The Maltese Falcon depicts women in a negative light. Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

The Maltese Falcon is written in the first person. Why do you think Hammett chose to write the story in the first person? How do you think the meaning of the story would of changed if it was written in the third person?

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