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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. How does Marv flush Kevin out of the farmhouse?

2. What surprises Marv most about the man with the glasses?

3. Why do the cops not kill Marv after they find him with Roark's body?

4. What does Marve realize about the guards outside of Roark's home?

5. Why is Nancy happy to help Marv with Wendy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the supplies Marv brings to the farm.

2. Why does Marv enjoy the rain so much?

3. Why is Marv uncomfortable around Wendy?

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

5. How does Marv kill Kevin?

6. What was Roark's relationship to Kevin?

7. How was Marv coerced into signing the confession?

8. What happens when the wolf approaches Marv and why?

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

10. Describe the room in which Marv awakens.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the purpose of Marv's mental illness in terms of characterization, story, and atmosphere.

Essay Topic 3

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

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