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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lindsay Marriott hide when Marlowe drives him to meet the thieves?
(a) Behind some rose bushes outside the meeting place.
(b) In the back seat of the car.
(c) In a closet.
(d) In the trunk of the car.

2. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?
(a) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.
(b) An Irish gang.
(c) An Italian gang.
(d) African Americans.

3. In Chapter 11, where does Marlowe find three mysterious Russian cigarettes?
(a) In his own coat pocket.
(b) In Marriott's pockets.
(c) In Marriott's car.
(d) In his office.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?

2. For what crime was Malloy falsely accused and sent to prison?

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

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

5. For whom is Moose Malloy searching in Chapter 1?

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