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
Where is 'The Big Sleep' set?
Where is 'The Big Sleep' set?
1930s Los Angeles
Who hires Philip Marlowe to investigate a blackmail case?
Who hires Philip Marlowe to investigate a blackmail case?
General Sternwood
Who is blackmailing the Sternwood family at the start of the case?
Who is blackmailing the Sternwood family at the start of the case?
Arthur Geiger
What condition is Carmen in when Marlowe finds her at Geiger's house?
What condition is Carmen in when Marlowe finds her at Geiger's house?
Drugged, naked, and incoherent
Who was Owen Taylor?
Who was Owen Taylor?
The Sternwoods' chauffeur
Who murders Joe Brody and why?
Who murders Joe Brody and why?
Carol Lundgren, for revenge
What is Eddie Mars's profession?
What is Eddie Mars's profession?
Casino owner
Who kills the small-time criminal Harry Jones?
Who kills the small-time criminal 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 demand happen to Carmen at the end?
What does Marlowe demand happen to Carmen at the end?
She be sent to a psychiatric institution