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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What shape is the room into which Mrs. Amthor conducts Marlowe in Chapter 21?
(a) Rectangular.
(b) Circular.
(c) Octagonal.
(d) Triangular.

3. In Chapter 11, where does Marlowe find three mysterious Russian cigarettes?
(a) In his office.
(b) In Marriott's car.
(c) In Marriott's pockets.
(d) In his own coat pocket.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Jules Amthor say he has treated Mrs. Grayle?

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

4. When Marlowe begins to hallucinate in Chapter 25, what does he realize?

5. What does Marlowe find hidden in the mouthpieces of Lindsay Marriott's Russian cigarettes?

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