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The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Dashiell Hammett
B) Agatha Christie
C) Arthur Conan Doyle
D) Raymond Chandler
  • 2. In what year was 'The Big Sleep' first published?
A) 1952
B) 1939
C) 1945
D) 1960
  • 3. What is the name of the private detective in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Sam Spade
B) Sherlock Holmes
C) Philip Marlowe
D) Mike Hammer
  • 4. Where is 'The Big Sleep' set?
A) London
B) New York City
C) Los Angeles
D) Chicago
  • 5. Which character is found dead in a car in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Rusty Regan
B) Harry Jones
C) Abe Green
D) Joe Brody
  • 6. What is the name of the family chauffeur in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Joe Brody
B) Owen Taylor
C) Abe Green
D) Harry Jones
  • 7. What kind of trees does General Sternwood have in his garden?
A) Oak
B) Acacia
C) Willow
D) Pine
  • 8. Which character hires Philip Marlowe to investigate in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) General Sternwood
B) Eddie Mars
C) Mona Mars
D) Vivian Rutledge
  • 9. What does General Sternwood want Marlowe to deal with initially?
A) A murder investigation involving Owen Taylor
B) The disappearance of Rusty Regan
C) Finding Mona Mars
D) A blackmail attempt by Arthur Geiger against his daughter Carmen
  • 10. What is the nature of Arthur Geiger's bookstore?
A) A front for a gambling operation
B) A legitimate rare books shop
C) A hub for political activism
D) An illegal pornography-lending library
  • 11. What does Carmen Sternwood do when confronted by Marlowe?
A) She pretends ignorance about the previous night's events.
B) She confesses to everything.
C) She runs away from Marlowe.
D) She calls the police on Marlowe.
  • 12. What does Mona Mars claim about Rusty Regan's whereabouts?
A) He left town to start a new life.
B) He was killed by Eddie Mars.
C) She has not seen him in months.
D) He is hiding with her at the repair shop.
  • 13. What did Chandler expand upon when transforming 'The Curtain' into a novel?
A) Technical details of crime scenes.
B) Character backstories.
C) Descriptions of people, places, and Marlowe's thinking.
D) Historical accuracy.
  • 14. What did Herbert Ruhm find reflected in the language of hard-boiled magazines?
A) The moral disorder of the era through mean, slangy, and tough language.
B) Detailed historical narratives.
C) A sense of optimism and progress.
D) Poetic and romantic expressions.
  • 15. What does Vivian Sternwood promise Marlowe about Carmen?
A) She promises to marry her off immediately.
B) She promises to leave the country with her.
C) She promises to have Carmen institutionalized.
D) She promises to help Marlowe in his investigation.
  • 16. Who is Carol Lundgren in the story?
A) A police officer investigating the case.
B) Eddie Mars' henchman.
C) General Sternwood's chauffeur.
D) Geiger's male lover who shot Joe Brody.
  • 17. When was 'The Big Sleep' listed by BBC News as one of the most influential novels?
A) October 10, 2018
B) November 5, 2019
C) December 1, 2020
D) January 15, 2017
  • 18. Who frees Marlowe after he is tied up?
A) Eddie Mars
B) Mona Mars
C) Agnes
D) Vivian Sternwood
  • 19. What social changes influenced the setting of 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Massive social upheaval during the interwar period, including gang violence and economic decline.
B) The rise of environmental movements.
C) Increased immigration from Asia.
D) Technological advancements in communication.
  • 20. What rank did 'The Big Sleep' achieve on The Guardian's list of the 100 best novels?
A) No. 62
B) No. 90
C) No. 78
D) No. 45
  • 21. What does Marlowe offer General Sternwood for finding Rusty Regan?
A) No additional payment
B) $500
C) $1,000
D) $5,000
  • 22. What illegal activity is discovered at Arthur Geiger's bookstore?
A) Smuggling drugs
B) Selling stolen goods
C) Counterfeiting money
D) Lending pornography illegally
  • 23. Who is shot dead at Brody's home?
A) Philip Marlowe
B) Arthur Geiger
C) Joe Brody
D) Owen Taylor
  • 24. How did demographic changes influence cities like Los Angeles in the 1930s?
A) They experienced a decline in population.
B) They became hotspots for new socioeconomic changes, eroding old social norms.
C) They became centers of agricultural development.
D) They remained unchanged despite economic challenges.
  • 25. What is the profession of Philip Marlowe in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) Police officer
B) Private investigator
C) Lawyer
D) Journalist
  • 26. Which aspect of Chandler's style was less important than atmosphere and characterization?
A) Plot consistency.
B) Character development.
C) Dialogue quality.
D) Atmospheric detail.
  • 27. According to The Pequod, what is the real pleasure in 'The Big Sleep'?
A) The character development
B) The complexity of the plot
C) Chandler's atmospheric settings
D) The fast-paced action
  • 28. Who is Eddie Mars' henchman?
A) Owen Taylor
B) Joe Brody
C) Arthur Geiger
D) Lash Canino
  • 29. What is the title 'The Big Sleep' a euphemism for?
A) Death
B) A peaceful retirement
C) A deep sleep
D) A long vacation
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