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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which policeman does Marlowe give his account of what happened to Marriott in Chapter 12?
(a) Chief Wax.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Lieutenant Randall.
(d) Sergeant Galbraith.

2. Who is Giddy Gertie?
(a) Jessie Florian's neighbor.
(b) Lindsay Marriott's ex-wife.
(c) Moose Malloy's new girlfriend.
(d) The society editor of The Chronicle.

3. Who finds Lindsay Marriott's dead body in Chapter 10?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) Lieutenant Randall.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) Anne Riordan.

4. To what place do Marlowe and Marriott go to meet the thieves in Chapter 9?
(a) Florian's.
(b) Santa Monica Boulevard.
(c) Mrs. Grayle's mansion.
(d) Purissima Canyon.

5. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?
(a) One thousand dollars.
(b) Two hundred dollars.
(c) One hundred dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Morrison say that Jessie Florian receives at the first of every month?

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