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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Marlowe at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Lying on the ground.
(b) In jail.
(c) At the airport.
(d) On Mrs. Grayle's sofa.

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

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

5. To which policeman does Marlowe give his account of what happened to Marriott in Chapter 12?
(a) Lieutenant Randall.
(b) Chief Wax.
(c) Sergeant Galbraith.
(d) Lieutenant Nulty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money do the thieves want as ransom for the stolen item?

3. Whom does Moose Malloy kill at Florian's?

4. For what crime was Malloy falsely accused and sent to prison?

5. What does Malloy do to the bouncer at Florian's in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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