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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. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?
(a) To spy on his neighbors for him.
(b) To find out who is trying to kill him.
(c) To return the stolen jewels to the bank vault.
(d) To accompany him to the meeting with the jewel thieves.

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

3. What color is Anne Riordan's hair?
(a) Platinum blonde.
(b) Brunette.
(c) Gray.
(d) Auburn.

4. Which of the following is not something that Marlowe discovers is missing at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) His watch.
(b) The money from his inside coat pocket.
(c) Lindsay Marriott.
(d) The car, which has been moved to a new location.

5. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Apple juice.
(c) Buttermilk.
(d) A pint of bourbon.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?

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

3. What does Anne Riordan do for a living?

4. What is Philip Marlowe's profession?

5. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?

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