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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who tells Marlowe that Mike Florian's widow Jessie is still alive?
(a) Florian's bouncer.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) The front desk clerk at the Hotel Sans Souci.

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 7, why does Lindsay Marriott phone Marlowe?
(a) He wants to hire Marlowe for a job.
(b) He tells Marlowe he knows where Velma and Malloy are.
(c) He wants to invite Marlowe to dinner.
(d) He warns Marlowe to stop asking questions about Velma.

4. What is Mrs. Morrison's relationship with Jessie Florian?
(a) She's Jessie Florian's sister.
(b) She's Jessie Florian's nosy next door neighbor.
(c) She's Jessie Florian's best friend.
(d) She's Jessie Florian's cousin.

5. What does Mrs. Grayle tell Marlowe the robbers returned to her the night of her robbery?
(a) Her diamond bracelet.
(b) Her ruby pendant.
(c) One of the rings they had just stolen from her.
(d) Her stolen purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Giddy Gertie?

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

3. Why does Marlowe always leave the door of the little reception room leading into his office unlocked?

4. Who does Marlowe find waiting for him upon returning to his office in Chapter 20?

5. Which of the following is not something that Marlowe discovers is missing at the beginning of Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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