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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 7, why does Lindsay Marriott phone Marlowe?
(a) He tells Marlowe he knows where Velma and Malloy are.
(b) He wants to hire Marlowe for a job.
(c) He warns Marlowe to stop asking questions about Velma.
(d) He wants to invite Marlowe to dinner.

2. What does Jessie Florian say her relationship is to Lindsay Marriott?
(a) She is his former employee and used to work for his family.
(b) She is his girlfriend.
(c) She is his ex-wife.
(d) She is his stepsister.

3. At the end of chapter 28, what smells like dust and tobacco?
(a) Lieutenant Randall's office.
(b) Mr. Grayle's library.
(c) Marlowe's office.
(d) Marlowe's apartment.

4. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) The night club's bouncer.
(c) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.
(d) A waitress named Vivian.

5. How long has Malloy been in prison?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hair does Velma have according to Malloy?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?

3. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.

4. What does Marlowe eat at the beginning of Chapter 28?

5. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?

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