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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 32, with whom does Marlowe tell John Wax he wants to get even?
(a) Mrs. Morrison.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Jules Amthor.
(d) Lieutenant Randall.

2. Who pulls a small revolver on Marlowe in Chapter 17?
(a) Moose Malloy.
(b) Mrs. Morrison.
(c) Anne Riordan.
(d) Jessie Florian.

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

4. What does Mrs. Grayle tell Marlowe the robbers returned to her the night of her robbery?
(a) Her ruby pendant.
(b) One of the rings they had just stolen from her.
(c) Her diamond bracelet.
(d) Her stolen purse.

5. Which of the following does Marlowe not reveal to the police about Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) She was driving alone on the highway.
(b) She was driving a chevvy coupe.
(c) Her name.
(d) He flagged down her car, and she picked him up.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which police officer does Marlowe tell John Wax he wants to use as muscle?

4. To which policeman does Marlowe give his account of what happened to Marriott in Chapter 12?

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

(see the answer key)

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