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

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

3. Who is Moose Malloy, the man Marlowe meets outside Florian's night club?
(a) A criminal defense attorney.
(b) A professional basketball player.
(c) A police captain.
(d) A recently released convict.

4. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?
(a) A waitress named Vivian.
(b) The night club's bouncer.
(c) Marlowe.
(d) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.

2. Who finds Lindsay Marriott's dead body in Chapter 10?

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

4. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?

5. What object does a woman point at Marlowe's stomach at the end of Chapter 10?

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