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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. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?
(a) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.
(b) An Italian gang.
(c) African Americans.
(d) An Irish gang.

2. As the novel opens, who is Marlowe trying to find?
(a) A missing schoolteacher named Leigh Jordan.
(b) A missing barber named Dimitrios Aleidis.
(c) His bookie, Louis.
(d) His secretary, Cassandra.

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

4. 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 leaves Marriott in the car to go on foot to investigate.
(d) He sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Malloy been in prison?

2. According to Lieutenant Nulty in Chapter 7, who has been to visit Jessie Florian after Marlowe's visit to her?

3. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?

4. To which policeman does Marlowe give his account of what happened to Marriott in Chapter 12?

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

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