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

2. Whom does Moose Malloy kill at Florian's?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A man flirting with Little Velma.
(c) The night club's bouncer.
(d) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.

3. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?
(a) A fat man with curly hair.
(b) Wearing a white flannet suit and violet satin scarf.
(c) Wearing a cornflower in the lapel of his coat.
(d) A tall blond man.

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

5. What does Lindsay Mariott tell Marlowe was stolen from a wealthy lady friend of his a few days ago?
(a) A diamond bracelet.
(b) A mink stole.
(c) A ruby pendant.
(d) A Fei Tsui jade necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe what Marlowe sees as he approaches Jessie Florian's home?

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

3. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?

4. What does Jessie Florian say has happened to Velma?

5. What color is Anne Riordan's hair?

(see the answer key)

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