Overview and Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In what year was 'The Big Sleep' published?
In what year was 'The Big Sleep' published?
1939
In which city is 'The Big Sleep' set?
In which city is 'The Big Sleep' set?
Los Angeles
Who hires Philip Marlowe at the beginning of the novel?
Who hires Philip Marlowe at the beginning of the novel?
General Sternwood
Who is the blackmailer targeting Carmen Sternwood initially?
Who is the blackmailer targeting Carmen Sternwood initially?
Arthur Geiger
Who does Marlowe find dead at Geiger's house?
Who does Marlowe find dead at Geiger's house?
Arthur Geiger
Where is Owen Taylor's body discovered?
Where is Owen Taylor's body discovered?
In a car at the bottom of the pier
Who murders Joe Brody?
Who murders Joe Brody?
Carol Lundgren
What is Eddie Mars's occupation?
What is Eddie Mars's occupation?
Casino owner
Who kills Harry Jones?
Who kills Harry Jones?
Lash Canino
Who does Marlowe kill in a shootout?
Who does Marlowe kill in a shootout?
Lash Canino
Who actually murdered Rusty Regan?
Who actually murdered Rusty Regan?
Carmen Sternwood
What does Marlowe symbolise in the novel?
What does Marlowe symbolise in the novel?
Individual honour and integrity