TGoC Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the author?
A
-DASHIEL HAMMETT
2
Q
Give some general information about Couffignal
A
- two-hour ride from San Francisco
- joined to the mainland by a wooden bridge
3
Q
What is the beginning scene?
A
- The Continental Op (detective) has been hired to guard presents given at a wedding (Hendrixson house)
- Late at night, as a storm is raging, the lights go out across the island, followed by the sounds of gunfire
4
Q
What happened with his ankle?
A
-he hurt it while fighting with Flippo (sent him in prison because of robbery)
5
Q
What is the end scene?
A
- flippo threats the detective with a gun
- he (flippo) gets knock out by the detective (crutch)
