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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Moose Malloy toss out of Florian's in Chapter 1?
(a) Philip Marlowe.
(b) The night club's owner.
(c) A policeman trying to arrest him.
(d) A night club patron.

2. From what job has Anne Riordan's father been fired?
(a) Chief of the Bay City police.
(b) Editor of The Chronicle.
(c) Butler at the Grayle mansion.
(d) Manager of the local bank.

3. What does Mr. Grayle interrupt Marlowe and Mrs. Grayle doing in Chapter 18?
(a) Loading bullets into Mrs. Grayle's gun.
(b) Talking with Anne Riordan about Lindsay Marriott.
(c) Kissing each other.
(d) Phoning Lieutenant Randall about the Marriott murder.

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

5. Who pulls a small revolver on Marlowe in Chapter 17?
(a) Mrs. Morrison.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Anne Riordan.
(d) Jessie Florian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne Riordan do for a living?

2. In what office did Marlowe once work?

3. What voice does Marlowe hear at the beginning of Chapter 10?

4. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?

5. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?

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