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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who doe Marlowe think has something on Vivian?

2. Who sent the man to tail Marlowe?

3. Who could Marlowe get a full-time job working for?

4. What is the man's name?

5. How much money does Sternwood offer Marlowe to find Regan?

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

In what way is Vivian Regan the typical femme fatale? What do the students think that Vivian's role will be in the story? What will her relationship be like with Marlowe? Why do the students think a femme fatale is important to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the values of 1930s America:

1) Why was morality such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters negative characteristics a product of their time? Do you think America was going through a transitional phase in the fifties? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3) Does modern society share any values with thirties America?

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