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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe Lindsay Marriott?
(a) Wearing a cornflower in the lapel of his coat.
(b) Wearing a white flannet suit and violet satin scarf.
(c) A tall blond man.
(d) A fat man with curly hair.

2. In the photo that Marlowe gives Lieutenant of Little Velma, what kind of costume is Velma wearing?
(a) An angel costume.
(b) A wicked witch costume.
(c) A clown costume.
(d) A ballerina costume.

3. 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.

4. At the end of Chapter 28, where does Anne suggest that Marlowe get some sleep?
(a) At a hotel.
(b) In her apartment.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) At his apartment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe Mrs. Jules Amthor?

2. What does Lindsay Mariott tell Marlowe was stolen from a wealthy lady friend of his a few days ago?

3. What is in the envelope that Jessie Florian gives Marlowe in Chapter 5?

4. What does Marlowe suggest that Jules Amthor get Second Planting to do?

5. What do the men escorting Marlowe out of Jules Amthor's house at the beginning of Chapter 24 say Amthor accuses Marlowe of trying to do to him?

(see the answer key)

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