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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 15, whose office does Marlowe phone for an appointment?
(a) Lieutenant Randall's.
(b) Anne Riordan's.
(c) Mr. Grayle's.
(d) Jules Amthor's.

2. What color is Anne Riordan's hair?
(a) Brunette.
(b) Platinum blonde.
(c) Auburn.
(d) Gray.

3. Where does Marlowe find Anne Riordan at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Waiting in his unlocked reception room for him.
(b) At the police station.
(c) At Florian's.
(d) Sitting inside his car.

4. According to Jules Amthor, who is a natural medium?
(a) Mrs. Amthor.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Lindsay Marriott.
(d) Second Planting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marlowe wearing when he comes to at the beginning of Chapter 25?

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

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

4. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?

5. Who , according to Sergeant Galbraith, runs Bay City?

(see the answer key)

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