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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 does Jessie Florian claim has died of a chest cold in Dalhart, Texas?
(a) Mike Florian.
(b) Little Velma.
(c) The new owner of Florian's.
(d) Moose Malloy.

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

3. 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 a chevvy coupe.
(c) Her name.
(d) She was driving alone on the highway.

4. How old is Anne Riordan?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty- eight.
(c) Thirty- five.
(d) Eighteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?

3. Whom does Moose Malloy toss out of Florian's in Chapter 1?

4. Where does Anne Riordan want Marlowe to go for a drink at the end of Chapter 11?

5. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?

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