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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does leave for at the end of this chapter?

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

4. Who made the falcon?

5. Who does Spade find in the Alexandria hotel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Hammett's writing style. How would you describe Hammett's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Hammett's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Hammett was a communist. Using two examples from the novel discuss the ways the story reflects Hammett's political ideas?

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