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

2. What does Malloy do to the bouncer at Florian's in Chapter 2?
(a) He fires the bouncer.
(b) He knocks the man out.
(c) He gives the bouncer a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.
(d) He gives the bouncer a very small tip.

3. What happens to Marlowe at the end of Chapter 9 once he tells Marriott it looks like the thieves aren't coming?
(a) He is attacked by a doberman.
(b) He is bitten by a poisonous snake.
(c) He trips and sprains his ankle.
(d) Someone ambushes him from behind and knocks him out.

4. To which policeman does Marlowe give his account of what happened to Marriott in Chapter 12?
(a) Chief Wax.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Sergeant Galbraith.
(d) Lieutenant Randall.

5. In Chapter 2, whom does Moose Malloy demand to see at Florian's?
(a) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.
(b) A waiter named Ernest.
(c) A singer named Louise.
(d) A piano player named Dave.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who tells Marlowe that Mike Florian's widow Jessie is still alive?

2. What is the one new piece of furniture in Jessie Florian's home?

3. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?

4. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?

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

(see the answer key)

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