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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. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) The night club's bouncer.
(c) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.
(d) A waitress named Vivian.

2. In Chapter 2, whom does Moose Malloy demand to see at Florian's?
(a) A singer named Louise.
(b) A waiter named Ernest.
(c) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.
(d) A piano player named Dave.

3. What is in the envelope that Jessie Florian gives Marlowe in Chapter 5?
(a) Pictures of people who used to work at Florian's.
(b) Bribe money.
(c) Old letters Moose Malloy sent Velma from prison.
(d) Old newspaper articles about Malloy's bank robbery.

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

5. Why is Lieutenant Nulty bitter?
(a) He can't get a pay raise.
(b) The department only gives him low-priority cases to solve.
(c) His wife has just left him.
(d) He can't get a promotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason has Marlowe been fired from a job in the past?

2. In Chapter 4, who tells Marlowe that Mike Florian's widow Jessie is still alive?

3. Which of the following statements does not describe what Marlowe sees as he approaches Jessie Florian's home?

4. What color hair does Velma have according to Malloy?

5. What does Jessie Florian say has happened to Velma?

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