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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the chapter?

2. Who does Spade not want to be questioned by?

3. Why did Brigid kill Miles?

4. What reason does Brigid give for Spade not to hand her over to the police?

5. Where does Spade think Brigid has gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Hammett's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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

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