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

2. What was Sin City during the days of the Old West?

3. What does Marv note about the wolf's breath?

4. Why does Lucille hit Marv over the head?

5. According to Marv, what led him to discover one of his biggest fears in his life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happened to Lucille in Chapter 6?

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

7. How does Marv gain the trust of the prostitutes?

8. Describe Marv's last night alive.

9. How does Marv manage to finally trap Kevin?

10. Why did Kevin and Roark engage in cannibalism together and how did this involve Goldie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of both the statue of Roark and his fortified compound.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Marv's perceptions of himself with the reality of what the readers learn about the character.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the Roark family's influence and power in Sin City (from past to present) has brought about Kevin's serial killings.

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