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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who employs the person waiting for Marlowe upon his return to his office in Chapter 20?
(a) Lieutenant Nulty.
(b) Anne Riordan.
(c) Jules Amthor, the psychic consultant.
(d) Mr. Grayle.

2. What does Marlowe find hidden in the mouthpieces of Lindsay Marriott's Russian cigarettes?
(a) Coded messages.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) His own business card.
(d) Business cards for Jules Amthor, a psychic consultant.

3. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?
(a) He leaves Marriott in the car to go on foot to investigate.
(b) He sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.
(c) He hides behind a tree to observe the thieves.
(d) He loads his gun with bullets for protection.

4. Who has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?
(a) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.
(b) An Irish gang.
(c) An Italian gang.
(d) African Americans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jessie Florian say her relationship is to Lindsay Marriott?

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

3. In Chapter 4, who tells Marlowe that Mike Florian's widow Jessie is still alive?

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

5. What does Anne Riordan suspect about the three mysterious Russian cigarettes?

(see the answer key)

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