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