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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Apple juice.
(c) A pint of bourbon.
(d) Buttermilk.

2. What does Mr. Grayle interrupt Marlowe and Mrs. Grayle doing in Chapter 18?
(a) Loading bullets into Mrs. Grayle's gun.
(b) Kissing each other.
(c) Talking with Anne Riordan about Lindsay Marriott.
(d) Phoning Lieutenant Randall about the Marriott murder.

3. Who is the former owner of radio station KDFK in Beverly Hills?
(a) Lindsay Marriott.
(b) Mr. Grayle.
(c) Mrs. Grayle.
(d) Laird Brunette.

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

5. What rests atop Lindsay Marriott's piano?
(a) A framed photo of Marriott.
(b) A white porcelain cat.
(c) A crystal bowl filled with potpourri.
(d) A silver vase on a strip of peach-colored velvet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of car does Second Planting drive at the beginning of Chapter 21?

3. According to Lieutenant Nulty in Chapter 7, who has been to visit Jessie Florian after Marlowe's visit to her?

4. From what job has Anne Riordan's father been fired?

5. What color is Anne Riordan's hair?

(see the answer key)

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