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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. What impresses Marv about the Mercedes?

2. What container does Marv carry on him in Chapter 2?

3. How does Lucille procure medication for Marv?

4. For what reason did Marv hold himself responsible for failing to prevent Goldie's death?

5. What is Marv doing at the top of Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marv discover when he wakes up in the hotel?

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

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

4. Why does Marv discuss jigsaw puzzles at the beginning of chapter four?

5. How does Marv escape from the hotel?

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

7. How does Marv pass the day in the beginning of chapter five?

8. What information does Marv get from the priest in chapter five?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the weather in "The Hard Goodbye," as well as the purpose of having dual rural and urban settings.

Essay Topic 2

How is "The Hard Goodbye" an example of neo-noir in the mystery genre? Discuss the genre, specific plot elements, dialogue, atmosphere, characterization, as well as the art in regards to this style.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Marv and Kevin and discuss the significance behind their similarities and differences.

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