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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jessie Florian say has happened to Velma?
(a) She says Velma's married.
(b) She says Velma is in the hospital with tuberculosis.
(c) She says Velma is in a mental institution.
(d) She says Velma's dead.

3. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.
(a) The woman's jeweler.
(b) The police or the woman's insurance company.
(c) The woman's wealthy husband.
(d) The woman's attorney.

4. For what reason has Marlowe been fired from a job in the past?
(a) Perpetual tardiness.
(b) Insubordination.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Poor job performance.

5. What does Marlowe bathe his sore head with at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Iced water.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) Rubbing alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Moose Malloy, the man Marlowe meets outside Florian's night club?

2. What does Lindsay Mariott tell Marlowe was stolen from a wealthy lady friend of his a few days ago?

3. For whom is Moose Malloy searching in Chapter 1?

4. Which of the following does Marlowe not reveal to the police about Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 12?

5. What is Mrs. Morrison's relationship with Jessie Florian?

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