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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the real name of the big cop who escorts Marlowe out of Jules Amthor's house and to whom Marlowe assigns a nickname?
(a) Lieutenant Davis.
(b) Lieutenant Maxwell.
(c) Sergeant Galbraith.
(d) Sergeant Joseph.

2. Who is the Bay City Chief of Detectives?
(a) Sergeant Galbraith.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Captain Blane.
(d) Lieutenant Randall.

3. How do Lieutenant Randall and Marlowe get into Jessie Florian's house in Chapter 30?
(a) They break in using Lieutenant Randall's knife.
(b) Mrs. Morrison breaks into the house for them.
(c) Mrs. Morrison lends them her key.
(d) Jessie Florian admits them.

4. What object does a woman point at Marlowe's stomach at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) A knife.
(b) A syringe filled with poison.
(c) An antique sword.
(d) A gun.

5. In the photo that Marlowe gives Lieutenant of Little Velma, what kind of costume is Velma wearing?
(a) A ballerina costume.
(b) An angel costume.
(c) A clown costume.
(d) A wicked witch costume.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Marlowe at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. Who employs the person waiting for Marlowe upon his return to his office in Chapter 20?

3. What happens to Marlowe at the end of Chapter 9 once he tells Marriott it looks like the thieves aren't coming?

4. Who is John Wax?

5. What word does Jessie Florian use when she refers to a policeman?

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