Plot Overview (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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Who narrates the film 'Sunset Boulevard'?
Who narrates the film 'Sunset Boulevard'?
Joe Gillis, speaking from beyond the grave
What narrative structure does 'Sunset Boulevard' employ?
What narrative structure does 'Sunset Boulevard' employ?
Circular: opens w/ Joe's death, then flashes back
What does Joe discover when he first enters Norma's mansion?
What does Joe discover when he first enters Norma's mansion?
A funeral for Norma's pet chimpanzee
What is Norma's passion project that she wants as her comeback vehicle?
What is Norma's passion project that she wants as her comeback vehicle?
A screenplay about Salome
What does Max secretly do to maintain Norma's delusions?
What does Max secretly do to maintain Norma's delusions?
Writes all her fan mail
Why is Gloria Swanson's casting as Norma significant?
Why is Gloria Swanson's casting as Norma significant?
She was a real silent film star (meta-textual)
How many guests attend Norma's New Year's Eve party?
How many guests attend Norma's New Year's Eve party?
Two: herself and Joe
What does Max reveal about his true identity?
What does Max reveal about his true identity?
He's Norma's first husband & former director
What is Norma's famous final line in the film?
What is Norma's famous final line in the film?
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up."
What was the studio's real interest when Norma visited the Paramount set?
What was the studio's real interest when Norma visited the Paramount set?
Using her vintage car for a film