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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the tall man in Spade's office ask for?

2. What does Spade do when he cannot find Gutman and Cairo?

3. Where does Spade tell Effie to send the package?

4. What was the falcon made from?

5. Whose three murders does spade want a fall guy for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hammett's life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. Why do you think these themes are so important to the story? How does Hammett use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: The Maltese Falcon depicts women in a negative light. Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

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