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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. In what setting does "The Hard Goodbye" begin?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Marv's apartment.
(c) Bar.
(d) Strip club.

2. What does Marv ask for when Lucille finds him?
(a) Medication.
(b) A joint.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) A beer.

3. After gaining the upper hand against the hit men, what does Marv take from one of them?
(a) His coat.
(b) His police badge.
(c) His sword.
(d) His gun.

4. What is Marv preparing to do for the arrival of the police at the very end of Chapter 1?
(a) Hide.
(b) Burn down the hotel.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Fight.

5. What kind of music does Kadie play in her nightclub?
(a) Classic rock.
(b) Old country music.
(c) Electronic.
(d) Rap.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marv sense as he walks away from Kadie's?

2. What impresses Marv about the Mercedes?

3. Describe the weather at the beginning of "The Hard Goodbye."

4. What is Sin City's actual name?

5. What is a significant descriptor of Kadie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Nancy?

2. Describe the scene in the beginning of "The Hard Goodbye."

3. What does Marv believe will happen if he is caught by the police and what does this indicate about himself and the town?

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

5. How does Marv explain his injuries and activities to his mother when he goes to her home for Gladys?

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

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

8. Why does Marv send Weevil out to tell people his current location?

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

10. What is significant about the pill Marv takes in chapter two?

(see the answer keys)

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