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

2. What color hair does Velma have according to Malloy?
(a) Brunette.
(b) Platinum blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

3. Which of the following does Marlowe not reveal to the police about Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) Her name.
(b) He flagged down her car, and she picked him up.
(c) She was driving a chevvy coupe.
(d) She was driving alone on the highway.

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

5. Whom does Moose Malloy toss out of Florian's in Chapter 1?
(a) The night club's owner.
(b) Philip Marlowe.
(c) A night club patron.
(d) A policeman trying to arrest him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?

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

4. What does Anne Riordan do for a living?

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

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