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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 15, whose office does Marlowe phone for an appointment?
(a) Jules Amthor's.
(b) Mr. Grayle's.
(c) Lieutenant Randall's.
(d) Anne Riordan's.

4. What is Mrs. Morrison's relationship with Jessie Florian?
(a) She's Jessie Florian's cousin.
(b) She's Jessie Florian's nosy next door neighbor.
(c) She's Jessie Florian's sister.
(d) She's Jessie Florian's best friend.

5. 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 money from his inside coat pocket.
(d) The car, which has been moved to a new location.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what place do Marlowe and Marriott go to meet the thieves in Chapter 9?

2. Which of the following items is not in Marlowe's office?

3. Who is Giddy Gertie?

4. What is Philip Marlowe's profession?

5. Who carries a trust deed on Jessie Florian's home at 1644 West 54th Place?

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