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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. What is the name of Roark's home?

3. What does Marv reveal as being one of his fears?

4. Why does Marv watch twenty blocks away from Nancy's home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Roark's relationship to Kevin?

2. How does Marv kill Kevin?

3. Who is Wendy?

4. How does Marv take care of the officers at the end of Chapter 7?

5. Why does Lucille knock Marv unconscious outside the farmhouse?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the supplies Marv brings to the farm.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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