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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malowe ask the small man in the Plymouth to do?

2. What does Canino have in his hand as he punches Marlowe?

3. Who does Marlowe talk to at the Sternwood's house?

4. Who yells at Marlowe?

5. What is the man wearing on his face?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Eddie Mars presence add to the book? How and why does Marlowe deal with Mars to get the information he wants? In what way is Mars a typical character from thirties popular culture?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Marlowe and Vivian:

1) In what way are their morals different?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think they are the perfect match?

Essay Topic 3

In what way is Vivian Regan the typical femme fatale? What do the students think that Vivian's role will be in the story? What will her relationship be like with Marlowe? Why do the students think a femme fatale is important to the story?

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