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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Marlowe not reveal to the police about Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 12?

2. According to Lieutenant Nulty in Chapter 7, who has been to visit Jessie Florian after Marlowe's visit to her?

3. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?

4. Anne Riordan tells Marlowe that the owner of the stolen jade necklace is ______________.

5. Who is Stoyanoffsky?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anne Riordan observe about Marlowe's office, and what does his office indicate about Marlowe?

2. Compare and contrast Lieutenant Nulty and Lieutenant Randall.

3. Who is Little Velma, and why is Moose Malloy looking for the woman?

4. What information does Marlowe uncover about Velma in Chapter 5, and what indications are there that the information may not be entirely reliable?

5. Why does Marlowe visit Jessie Florian in Chapter 5?

6. What story does Lindsay Marriott give Marlowe about his friend's robbery in Chapter 8?

7. Who is Mrs. Morrison, and how does she help Marlowe's investigation in Chapter 16?

8. What is Philip Marlowe's history prior to the beginning of the novel?

9. What reasons does Marlowe give Anne Riordan in Chapter 19 for why he can't solve the question of who stole Mrs. Grayle's jade necklace?

10. Describe Jessie Florian and the condition of her home when Marlowe visits it in Chapter 5.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss symbolism and metaphor in Farewell My Lovely. Give three examples of symbolism in the novel and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the subplots in the novel. Explain how each subplot relates to the main plot and how it contributes to characterization in the novel. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the following secondary characters in the novel: Second Planting, Dr. Sonderberg, and Lindsay Marriott. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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