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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does a woman point at Marlowe's stomach at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) An antique sword.
(b) A syringe filled with poison.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

2. In what office did Marlowe once work?
(a) The governor's office.
(b) The IRS office.
(c) The District Attorney's office.
(d) The police chief's office.

3. Where does Marlowe find Anne Riordan at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Waiting in his unlocked reception room for him.
(b) At the police station.
(c) Sitting inside his car.
(d) At Florian's.

4. Why does Marlowe think Mrs. Grayle must have married Mr. Grayle for his money?
(a) Mrs. Grayle has innumerable jewels and furs.
(b) Mr. Grayle has a very unpleasant personality.
(c) Mr. Grayle is a lot older than his beautiful wife.
(d) Mrs. Grayle is beautiful, and Mr. Grayle is ugly.

5. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?
(a) Anne Riordan.
(b) Mr. Grayle.
(c) Mrs. Grayle.
(d) Lieutenant Randall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Grayle tell Marlowe the robbers returned to her the night of her robbery?

3. Whom does Moose Malloy kill at Florian's?

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

5. Where does Marlowe find Jessie Florian at the beginning of Chapter 17?

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