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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marlowe like his coffee?
(a) Black.
(b) With sugar and cream.
(c) With cream only.
(d) With sugar only.

2. Why is Lieutenant Nulty bitter?
(a) He can't get a pay raise.
(b) He can't get a promotion.
(c) His wife has just left him.
(d) The department only gives him low-priority cases to solve.

3. When Mrs. Morrison describes a recent male visitor to Jessie Florian's home, Marlowe thinks the visitor is ___________.
(a) Lindsay Marriott.
(b) Laird Burnett.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) Moose Malloy.

4. In Chapter 39, whom does Marlowe accuse of murdering Lindsay Marriott?
(a) Moose Malloy.
(b) Anne Riordan.
(c) Mrs. Morrison.
(d) Mrs. Grayle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men escorting Marlowe out of Jules Amthor's house at the beginning of Chapter 24 say Amthor accuses Marlowe of trying to do to him?

2. What does Lindsay Mariott tell Marlowe was stolen from a wealthy lady friend of his a few days ago?

3. How much does Red want for getting Marlowe inside the Montecito?

4. What does Anne Riordan suspect about the three mysterious Russian cigarettes?

5. Who pulls a gun on Marlowe in Chapter 39?

(see the answer key)

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