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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does leave for at the end of this chapter?

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

3. What is the name of the chapter?

4. Who does Spade ask to let him into to Cairio's room?

5. Who does Gutman say he hired to steal the falcon from the Russian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Hammett was a communist. Using two examples from the novel discuss the ways the story reflects Hammett's political ideas?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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