Chapter 13 The Emperor's Gift
Chapter 14 La Paloma
Chapter 14 La Paloma
What does Sam find while searching Joel Cairo's hotel room?
a. A confession about the murder of Miles Archer
b. A map showing where the real falcon is hidden
c. A newspaper clipping in the trash can
d. A letter from Brigid O'Shaughnessy
What does Sam find while searching Joel Cairo's hotel room?
a. A confession about the murder of Miles Archer
b. A map showing where the real falcon is hidden
c. A newspaper clipping in the trash can
d. A letter from Brigid O'Shaughnessy
In Chapter 16, "The Third Murder," who is found dead?
A. Captain Jacobi
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy
C. Joel Cairo
D. Casper Gutman
In Chapter 16, "The Third Murder," who is found dead?
A. Captain Jacobi
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy
C. Joel Cairo
D. Casper Gutman
What does Spade find when he enters suite 12-C at the Alexandria Hotel?
A. A group of armed men waiting for him
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy tied to a chair
C. A small fair-haired girl who appears drugged
D. An empty apartment with signs of a struggle
What does Spade find when he enters suite 12-C at the Alexandria Hotel?
A. A group of armed men waiting for him
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy tied to a chair
C. A small fair-haired girl who appears drugged
D. An empty apartment with signs of a struggle
What was Wilmer's condition at the beginning of the Chapter 19?
A. He was unconscious on the sofa
B. He was arguing with Cairo
C. He was being questioned by the police
D. He was threatening Spade with a gun
What was Wilmer's condition at the beginning of the Chapter 19?
A. He was unconscious on the sofa
B. He was arguing with Cairo
C. He was being questioned by the police
D. He was threatening Spade with a gun
What is significant about the ship "La Paloma" in the context of the novel?
a. It's where Miles Archer was murdered
b. It's the ship that brought the Maltese Falcon to San Francisco
c. It's owned by Casper Gutman
d. It's where Brigid O'Shaughnessy has been hiding
What is significant about the ship "La Paloma" in the context of the novel?
a. It's where Miles Archer was murdered
b. It's the ship that brought the Maltese Falcon to San Francisco
c. It's owned by Casper Gutman
d. It's where Brigid O'Shaughnessy has been hiding
What object does the murder victim deliver to Spade's office?
A. A black statue of a bird
B. A package of money
C. A letter from Gutman
D. A gun
What object does the murder victim deliver to Spade's office?
A. A black statue of a bird
B. A package of money
C. A letter from Gutman
D. A gun
What does Spade insist the group needs to give to the police?
A. The Maltese Falcon
B. A fall-guy (someone to take the blame)
C. Money for bribes
D. Evidence about Thursby's murder
What does Spade insist the group needs to give to the police?
A. The Maltese Falcon
B. A fall-guy (someone to take the blame)
C. Money for bribes
D. Evidence about Thursby's murder
What did Gutman discover when he examined the falcon?
A. That it contained jewels inside
B. That it was damaged in transit
C. That it was made of lead under black enamel
D. That it was hollow inside
What did Gutman discover when he examined the falcon?
A. That it contained jewels inside
B. That it was damaged in transit
C. That it was made of lead under black enamel
D. That it was hollow inside
How does Gutman describe his obsession with finding the Maltese Falcon?
a. As a financial investment
b. As a lifelong quest spanning seventeen years
c. As a recent interest that developed in the last year
d. As a favor to a wealthy client
How does Gutman describe his obsession with finding the Maltese Falcon?
a. As a financial investment
b. As a lifelong quest spanning seventeen years
c. As a recent interest that developed in the last year
d. As a favor to a wealthy client
In Chapter 15, what do we learn about Thursby's background before coming to San Francisco?
A. He was a professional gambler from New York
B. He was a hired gunman from the East Coast
C. He was a private detective from Chicago
D. He was a jewel thief from Los Angeles
In Chapter 15, what do we learn about Thursby's background before coming to San Francisco?
A. He was a professional gambler from New York
B. He was a hired gunman from the East Coast
C. He was a private detective from Chicago
D. He was a jewel thief from Los Angeles
Who does Spade find waiting in his apartment at the end of the chapter 17?
A. The police, led by Dundy
B. Effie Perine with important information
C. Gutman, Wilmer, and Cairo, all armed
D. Only Brigid, who escaped from her captors
Who does Spade find waiting in his apartment at the end of the chapter 17?
A. The police, led by Dundy
B. Effie Perine with important information
C. Gutman, Wilmer, and Cairo, all armed
D. Only Brigid, who escaped from her captors
How did Gutman explain Thursby's death?
A. Thursby was killed by Miles Archer
B. Thursby was killed by Cairo in a dispute
C. Wilmer killed Thursby after failing to make a deal with him
D. Thursby was killed by Captain Jacobi
How did Gutman explain Thursby's death?
A. Thursby had stolen the falcon from him
B. Thursby was killed by Cairo in a dispute
C. Wilmer killed Thursby after failing to make a deal with him
D. Thursby was killed by Captain Jacobi
What does Gutman reveal about the history of the Maltese Falcon?
a. It was a gift from the King of Spain to the Emperor of Russia
b. It was a gift from the Knights of Rhodes to the King of Spain
c. It was a gift from the King of France to Charles V of Spain
d. It was a gift from the Knights of Malta to Charles V of Spain
a. It was a gift from the King of Spain to the Emperor of Russia
b. It was a gift from the Knights of Rhodes to the King of Spain
c. It was a gift from the King of France to Charles V of Spain
d. It was a gift from the Knights of Malta to Charles V of Spain
Who was seen together on the La Paloma?
A. Sam Spade and Effie Perrine
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy and Gutman
C. Captain Jacobi and Joel Cairo
D. Cairo, Wilmer, Brigid, Jacobi, and Gutman
Who was seen together on the La Paloma?
A. Sam Spade and Effie Perrine
B. Brigid O'Shaughnessy and Gutman
C. Captain Jacobi and Joel Cairo
D. Cairo, Wilmer, Brigid, Jacobi, and Gutman
What information does Rhea Gutman reveal about Brigid's location?
A. Brigid is hidden in the basement of the Alexandria Hotel
B. Brigid has been taken to 26 Ancho in Burlingame
C. Brigid escaped and is waiting for Spade at his apartment
D. Brigid is being held captive on a ship in the harbor
What information does Rhea Gutman reveal about Brigid's location?
A. Brigid is hidden in the basement of the Alexandria Hotel
B. Brigid has been taken to 26 Ancho in Burlingame
C. Brigid escaped and is waiting for Spade at his apartment
D. Brigid is being held captive on a ship in the harbor
Who arrives at Spade's office at the end of the novel?
A. The district attorney
B. Iva Archer
C. Joel Cairo
D. Captain Jacobi
Who arrives at Spade's office at the end of the novel?
A. The district attorney
B. Iva Archer
C. Joel Cairo
D. Captain Jacobi
How does Spade physically react while listening to Gutman's story about the Maltese Falcon?
a. He becomes increasingly agitated
b. He remains completely motionless
c. He smokes cigarettes nervously
d. He frequently interrupts with questions
How does Spade physically react while listening to Gutman's story about the Maltese Falcon?
a. He becomes increasingly agitated
b. He remains completely motionless
c. He smokes cigarettes nervously
d. He frequently interrupts with questions
What is Tom Polhaus's attitude toward Spade during their lunch meeting?
a. Openly hostile and accusatory
b. Professionally distant but cordial
c. Friendly but clearly suspicious of Spade's involvement
d. Completely trusting and supportive of Spade
What is Tom Polhaus's attitude toward Spade during their lunch meeting?
a. Openly hostile and accusatory
b. Professionally distant but cordial
c. Friendly but clearly suspicious of Spade's involvement
d. Completely trusting and supportive of Spade
What reason does Spade give for why he can't let the police investigation continue without a fall-guy?
A. He fears the police will discover his past crimes
B. He's worried about Brigid's safety
C. San Francisco is his city and his business, and he needs to maintain his reputation
D. He's afraid Gutman will betray him
What reason does Spade give for why he can't let the police investigation continue without a fall-guy?
A. He fears the police will discover his past crimes
B. He's worried about Brigid's safety
C. San Francisco is his city and his business, and he needs to maintain his reputation
D. He's afraid Gutman will betray him
What does Brigid try to convince Spade of in her final plea?
A. That she is innocent of all crimes
B. That she wouldn't have turned him in if the roles were reversed
C. That she loves him and he loves her
D. That Gutman forced her to kill Miles
What does Brigid try to convince Spade of in her final plea?
A. That she is innocent of all crimes
B. That she wouldn't have turned him in if the roles were reversed
C. That she loves him and he loves her
D. That Gutman forced her to kill Miles