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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lieutenant Nulty bitter?
(a) The department only gives him low-priority cases to solve.
(b) His wife has just left him.
(c) He can't get a promotion.
(d) He can't get a pay raise.

2. What voice does Marlowe hear at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) His own as he regains consciousness.
(b) Marriott's.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty's.
(d) Mrs. Grayle's.

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

4. What does Jessie Florian try to hide from Marlowe in Chapter 5 until Marlowe pulls it out of the trunk in her bedroom?
(a) A photo of a woman Marlowe believes is Velma Valento.
(b) A letter with Velma's current address on it.
(c) A letter revealing who framed Malloy for the bank robbery.
(d) The gun Malloy used to shoot Mr. Montgomery.

5. Where does Lindsay Marriott hide when Marlowe drives him to meet the thieves?
(a) In a closet.
(b) In the trunk of the car.
(c) In the back seat of the car.
(d) Behind some rose bushes outside the meeting place.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following statements does not describe what Marlowe sees as he approaches Jessie Florian's home?

4. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?

5. Anne Riordan tells Marlowe that the owner of the stolen jade necklace is ______________.

(see the answer key)

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