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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. While searching for human remains, Marv finds a woman's shoe and a _____.

2. When Marv awakens after being knocked out by Lucille, what weapon does he grab?

3. According to Lucille, what does the man with the glasses do to the women before he kills them?

4. How is Marv able to take away Kevin's advantage of agility?

5. What does Marv unthinkingly attempt to do to Wendy in the hotel room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Roark's relationship to Kevin?

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

4. How does Marv manage to finally trap Kevin?

5. How does Marv react when he hears the helicopters approaching and why?

6. What steps does Marv take to protect both Wendy and Nancy?

7. Describe the supplies Marv brings to the farm.

8. What repercussions is Marv aware that he will face after he takes care of Roark?

9. What information does Marv learn about Goldie from Lucille?

10. Why does Marv feel guilty over Goldie's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the complex morality of Marv, as well as how this affects his relationships to other characters (including the reader).

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the thematic elements of heaven and hell in "The Hard Goodbye."

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