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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason did Marv hold himself responsible for failing to prevent Goldie's death?
(a) He was scared.
(b) He was exhausted.
(c) He was strung-out.
(d) He was drunk.

2. Who is approaching the room as Marv says goodbye to Goldie?
(a) The police.
(b) His psychiatrist.
(c) Her sister.
(d) The hotel manager.

3. What impresses Marv about the Mercedes?
(a) His blood does not stain the seat.
(b) It handles well.
(c) It smells nice.
(d) The radio is set to a country station.

4. Describe the weather at the beginning of "The Hard Goodbye."
(a) Mild.
(b) Raining.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Hot.

5. Where does Marv throw the cops after pulling them from their cruiser in Chapter 2?
(a) The sewer.
(b) The river.
(c) The garbage.
(d) Old Town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Marv know the police are on their way to his hotel room?

2. What does Marv believe will happen if the police should find him?

3. How does Marv feel about Goldie during their night together?

4. What does the priest call Goldie, prompting Marv to kill him?

5. Who does Marv send out to spread word of his current whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the hit men who come after Marv at Kadie's?

2. What is significant about Marv believing that he caught Goldie's scent in the air?

3. Describe the alleyway by the hotel and what it reveals about Sin City.

4. How does Marv move from the water to the streets without drawing attention to himself from the cops?

5. What happens to Marv after he leaves the church in chapter five?

6. Describe the encounters that lead Marv to the church.

7. What does Marv swear to Goldie at the end of chapter two?

8. Who is Nancy?

9. Describe Marv's deductions about the police officers in chapter two.

10. What is significant about Lucille's gun?

(see the answer keys)

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