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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. 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 photo of a woman Marlowe believes is Velma Valento.
(b) A letter revealing who framed Malloy for the bank robbery.
(c) The gun Malloy used to shoot Mr. Montgomery.
(d) A letter with Velma's current address on it.

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

3. In Chapter 11, where does Marlowe find three mysterious Russian cigarettes?
(a) In his own coat pocket.
(b) In his office.
(c) In Marriott's car.
(d) In Marriott's pockets.

4. What does Malloy do to the bouncer at Florian's in Chapter 2?
(a) He gives the bouncer a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.
(b) He fires the bouncer.
(c) He knocks the man out.
(d) He gives the bouncer a very small tip.

5. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?
(a) One hundred dollars.
(b) One thousand dollars.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) Two hundred dollars.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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