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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 much money do the thieves want as ransom for the stolen item?
(a) Eight thousand dollars.
(b) Ten thousand dollars.
(c) Eighty thousand dollars.
(d) Five hundred dollars.

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

3. What does Jessie Florian try to hide from Marlowe in Chapter 5 until Marlowe pulls it out of the trunk in her bedroom?
(a) A letter with Velma's current address on it.
(b) A photo of a woman Marlowe believes is Velma Valento.
(c) The gun Malloy used to shoot Mr. Montgomery.
(d) A letter revealing who framed Malloy for the bank robbery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Philip Marlowe's profession?

3. Whom does Moose Malloy toss out of Florian's in Chapter 1?

4. In what office did Marlowe once work?

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

(see the answer key)

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