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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?
(a) Lieutenant Randall.
(b) Anne Riordan.
(c) Mrs. Grayle.
(d) Mr. Grayle.

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

3. What does Marlowe notice about the person waiting for him upon his return to his office in Chapter 20?
(a) The person's bad smell.
(b) The person's bloody face.
(c) The person's black eye.
(d) The revolver in the person's hand.

4. What does Marlowe prefer to do rather than go with Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Go home to sleep.
(b) Go to the doctor for his head injury.
(c) Search for Marlowe's killers.
(d) Go by himself to the police station.

5. According to Lieutenant Nulty in Chapter 7, who has been to visit Jessie Florian after Marlowe's visit to her?
(a) Velma's sister.
(b) Velma Valento.
(c) Moose Malloy.
(d) Nulty himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Lieutenant Randall and Marlowe get into Jessie Florian's house in Chapter 30?

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

3. For what does Jules Amthor say he has treated Mrs. Grayle?

4. Who is Sergeant Galbraith?

5. In Chapter 31, what kind of insect does Marlowe see crawling across Lieutenant Randall's desk?

(see the answer key)

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