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

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

3. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?
(a) Anne Riordan.
(b) Lieutenant Randall.
(c) Chief Wax.
(d) Lieutenant Nulty.

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

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) He flagged down her car, and she picked him up.
(d) Her name.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marlowe prefer to do rather than go with Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 11?

3. What voice does Marlowe hear at the beginning of Chapter 10?

4. As the novel opens, who is Marlowe trying to find?

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

(see the answer key)

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