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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Rhea related to Gutman?

2. Who is the only one who is unsure about making the young man the fall guy?

3. What is G's real name?

4. Where does Sam look to try and find out about Brigid's activities?

5. Who does Spade find in the Alexandria hotel?

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

The Maltese is a famous book which has greatly influenced popular culture. Choose a film or book written after The Maltese Falcon that you think was influenced by the novel and discuss there similarities in terms of:

a) Plot

b) Character

c) Themes

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the values of 1920s.

1) Why was greed and loyalty such an issue during this time?

2) In what ways are the characters negative characteristics are product of their time? Do you think America was going through a transitional phase in the the 1920s? What significant changes do you think occurred during this period?

3)Does modern society share any values with 1920s America?

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