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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?
(a) To return the stolen jewels to the bank vault.
(b) To find out who is trying to kill him.
(c) To spy on his neighbors for him.
(d) To accompany him to the meeting with the jewel thieves.

2. Where is Marlowe at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) In jail.
(b) On Mrs. Grayle's sofa.
(c) Lying on the ground.
(d) At the airport.

3. What is in the envelope that Jessie Florian gives Marlowe in Chapter 5?
(a) Pictures of people who used to work at Florian's.
(b) Bribe money.
(c) Old newspaper articles about Malloy's bank robbery.
(d) Old letters Moose Malloy sent Velma from prison.

4. What color is Anne Riordan's hair?
(a) Gray.
(b) Platinum blonde.
(c) Brunette.
(d) Auburn.

5. Why does Marlowe always leave the door of the little reception room leading into his office unlocked?
(a) The door's lock is broken, and he can't afford to get it fixed.
(b) He forgets his key a lot, so he leaves the door unlocked.
(c) In case he gets a client and the client wants to wait for him.
(d) He lets a homeless man sleep there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marlowe find Jessie Florian at the beginning of Chapter 17?

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

3. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?

4. What does Anne Riordan do for a living?

5. What does Jessie Florian say has happened to Velma?

(see the answer key)

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