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

Short Answer Questions

1. what does the client in Spade's office want to dicuss?

2. Who does Spade want as the fall guy?

3. Who does Spade have to keep an appointment with in this chapter?

4. Why did Iva send the police to his apartment?

5. What country is the ship coming from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Look at the novel's characterization. How well drawn do you think Hammett's characters are? Select one of the minor characters such as Dundy and discuss how much you know about his background. In what ways does Hammett provide the reader with information about that character?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Why? Do the share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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