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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Malloy been in prison?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

2. What is the one new piece of furniture in Jessie Florian's home?
(a) A large cabinet radio.
(b) A dining room table.
(c) A bed.
(d) A green sofa.

3. Why does Marlowe think Malloy will be easy for the police to find?
(a) He's very large and is wearing brightly colored clothes.
(b) He's injured and likely to black out.
(c) He's drunk and likely to pass out.
(d) He's not too bright.

4. For whom is Moose Malloy searching in Chapter 1?
(a) His mother.
(b) His former girlfriend, Little Velma.
(c) His wife Susan.
(d) His friend James.

5. By whom does Marlowe tell Jessie Florian he has been hired to find Little Velma?
(a) Velma's attorney.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Velma's family.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?

2. Which of the following does not describe Moose Malloy?

3. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?

4. What is in the envelope that Jessie Florian gives Marlowe in Chapter 5?

5. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?

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