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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 does Marv realize he will probably have to face if he survives the ordeal with Roark?

2. Why does Marv begin to doubt the events of the last few days in chapter eight?

3. Where is Marv at the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. How does Marv finally open the door at the farmhouse?

5. What do Marv and Lucille hear as they leave the farmhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Marv and Lucille escape from the farmhouse?

2. Describe the supplies Marv brings to the farm.

3. Describe Marv's encounter with the man in the glasses.

4. What happens to Lucille at the end of Chapter 7 and why?

5. How are the prostitutes tied to the history of Sin City?

6. Why does Marv fear nature so much?

7. Why does Wendy question Marv's motivations in finding Goldie's killer and what is his reply?

8. Why is Marv uneasy about the idea of killing Roark?

9. How does Marv kill Kevin?

10. Why does Marv enjoy the rain so much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Marv and discuss his role as both protagonist and anti-hero.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Marv's statement about the awfulness of not having a purpose, as well as how Wendy and Goldie factor into what he sees as salvation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Marv's relationships with the women in his life and what each one reveals about him.

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