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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.
(a) The woman's wealthy husband.
(b) The woman's attorney.
(c) The police or the woman's insurance company.
(d) The woman's jeweler.

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

3. Whose office does Marlowe walk into at the beginning of Chapter 27?
(a) Jules Amthor's.
(b) Dr. Sonderborg's.
(c) Mr. Grayle's.
(d) Moose Malloy's.

4. What kind of car does Second Planting drive at the beginning of Chapter 21?
(a) A white Cadillac.
(b) A silver Mercedes Benz.
(c) A dark blue Packard sedan.
(d) A red Toyota Camry.

5. What does Anne Riordan suspect about the three mysterious Russian cigarettes?
(a) They contain the murderer's DNA.
(b) Finding where they were bought will lead to the killer.
(c) They contain the murderer's fingerprints.
(d) They're marijuana rather than tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something that Marlowe discovers is missing at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. Who is Giddy Gertie?

3. Who phones Marlowe at the end of Chapter 17 asking him to come to the Grayle mansion within an hour?

4. In Chapter 34, why does Marlowe approach the hot dog vendor?

5. What does Dr. Sonderborg actually do in his house?

(see the answer key)

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