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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Lieutenant Randall about Sam Montgomery's murder at Florian's?
(a) Anne Riordan.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Marlowe.
(d) Chief Wax.

2. Who is John Wax?
(a) The Bay City police chief.
(b) The LA police commissioner.
(c) The New York police chief.
(d) The mayor of Bay City.

3. Who is the beak-nosed man who questions Marlowe about Red in Chapter 35?
(a) One of Laird Burnette's thugs.
(b) One of Moose Malloy's friends.
(c) Officer Olson of the Bay City police force.
(d) One of Jules Amthor's thugs.

4. In Chapter 11, where does Marlowe find three mysterious Russian cigarettes?
(a) In Marriott's pockets.
(b) In his own coat pocket.
(c) In Marriott's car.
(d) In his office.

5. For what reason has Marlowe been fired from a job in the past?
(a) Insubordination.
(b) Perpetual tardiness.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Poor job performance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Marlowe to avoid the Royal Crown?

2. When Marlowe regains consciousness in Chapter 25, where does he find himself?

3. At the end of Chapter 28, where does Anne suggest that Marlowe get some sleep?

4. How much money does Marlowe give the hot dog vendor?

5. Which of the following items is not in Marlowe's office?

(see the answer key)

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