Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Maltese Falcon? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Which of the following places appears in the setting of the novel?
Alcatraz
The Golden Gate Bridge
Coit Tower
Fisherman's Wharf
Q. Which of these adjectives is the least of Hammett's writing style?
Objective
Minimalist
Flowery
Straightforward
Q. What is Spade's defining physical characteristic?
His yellowish-grey eyes—he's always watching everyone like a hawk.
His short, but sturdy stature.
His dark black hair.
His toothy grin.
Q. How does Brigid convince the men in her life to do her bidding?
She plays the victim card and uses her beauty to lure men in
She makes amazing home-cooked meals (the way to a man's heart is through his stomach!)
She threatens to poison them unless they help her.
She gives them $1,000,000 if they help her out.
Q. In the following list, who is the least honest character?
Effie
Tom
Iva
Casper