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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
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"The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" Quiz

Greed and paranoia consume three men in their quest for gold in the treacherous Sierra Madre mountains.

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  1. Discuss the theme of greed in 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'. How does it drive the characters' actions?
  2. Analyze the character of Fred C. Dobbs. How does he change throughout the novel?
  3. Examine the role of the Sierra Madre mountains as a symbol in the novel. What do they represent?
  4. Compare and contrast the characters of Howard and Curtin. How do their motivations differ?
  5. Discuss the concept of trust and betrayal among the characters in the novel. How does it impact their relationships?
  6. Explore the theme of survival in 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'. How do the characters adapt to the harsh environment?
  7. Analyze the ending of the novel. What does it suggest about the consequences of greed?
  8. Discuss the significance of the gold in the story. How does it affect the characters' behavior?