Detective Parody
Grafton's "Parker Shotgun"
Maron's "Deborah's Judgment"
100
What is the Jewish detective parody that we viewed in class?
Bored to Death
100
What is the name of Sue Grafton's female detective?
Kinsey Millhone
100
What is the name of Maron's female detective?
Deborah Knott
200
What is the name of the Jewish detective?
Jonathan Ames
200
What trauma did Kinsey experience when she was 5 years old?
Losing her parents in a deadly car crash
200
What office is Deborah running for?
Judge, a seat on the court bench
300
What aspect of the character is meant to parody the stereotypical hard-boiled detective?
He's a neurotic, physically weak person who can get quite emotional
300
What characteristics did Kinsey inherit from her Aunt Gin?
A lack of interest in 'feminine' activities, like cooking and shopping. Instead, Kinsey was influenced by her Aunt's interest in books.
300
Where does Deborah find J.C.?
On the floor behind the couch In front of the fireplace At Beulah's house
400
What was Kinsey's first profession?
A police officer. She left the PD because she felt marginalized as a woman.
400
What in the field around Beulah's house catches Deborah's eye?
A red and white rag (apron given to her by Deborah's aunt)
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