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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accosts Spade outside Gutman's hotel?

2. How much money does Gutman's envelope have inside?

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

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

5. Where does Spade think Brigid has gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The women in the book are often depicted negatively. Discuss the negative way that Hammett represents women. Was this negative representation common during this period? How does this negative representation affect his portrayal of the male characters? In what ways would Hammett have to change the negative portrayal of women to be published today?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the characters of Sam Spade and Brigid.

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

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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