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The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Prologue–Chapter 2
Chapters 3–5
Chapters 6–8
Chapters 9–11
Chapters 12–14
Chapters 15-17
Chapters 18–20
Chapters 21-23
Chapters 24–26
Chapters 27–Epilogue
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Character List
Mikael Blomkvist
Lisbeth Salander
Martin Vanger
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Context
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Prologue-Chapter 2
Chapters 3-5
Chapters 6-8
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 12-14
Chapters 15-17
Chapters 18-20
Chapters 21-23
Chapters 24-26
Chapters 27-Epilogue
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What is Blomkvist's most important quality as a reporter, a quality he seeks to restore throughout the novel?
His writing flair
His passion
His unparalleled work ethic
His credibility
2
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Overall, how does Blomkvist's time with Salander change him?
His ethical commitment grows
His ethics loosen
He becomes emotionally open
He changes his career
3
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Why does Salander not see herself as a victim?
She is never brutalized
She isn't vengeful
She views oppression as endemic to society
She enjoys being bullied
4
of 5
What singular goal do all of Salander's actions seem geared towards securing?
Blomkvist's love
Her own independence
Vanger's approval
Harriet's revenge
5
of 5
What kind of people does Martin Vanger typically choose as his victims?
Powerless and unknown women
Competitive and successful men
Wealthy and widowed women
Homeless and nameless men
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