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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lindsay Mariott tell Marlowe was stolen from a wealthy lady friend of his a few days ago?
(a) A Fei Tsui jade necklace.
(b) A ruby pendant.
(c) A mink stole.
(d) A diamond bracelet.

2. As the novel opens, who is Marlowe trying to find?
(a) A missing barber named Dimitrios Aleidis.
(b) A missing schoolteacher named Leigh Jordan.
(c) His secretary, Cassandra.
(d) His bookie, Louis.

3. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?
(a) African Americans.
(b) An Italian gang.
(c) An Irish gang.
(d) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.

4. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?
(a) He sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.
(b) He loads his gun with bullets for protection.
(c) He leaves Marriott in the car to go on foot to investigate.
(d) He hides behind a tree to observe the thieves.

5. Whom does Moose Malloy toss out of Florian's in Chapter 1?
(a) A night club patron.
(b) A policeman trying to arrest him.
(c) Philip Marlowe.
(d) The night club's owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom does Marlowe tell Jessie Florian he has been hired to find Little Velma?

2. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?

3. Where does Anne Riordan want Marlowe to go for a drink at the end of Chapter 11?

4. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?

5. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?

(see the answer key)

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