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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 has taken over the ownership and patronage of Florian's since Malloy's last visit there?
(a) An Irish gang.
(b) An Italian gang.
(c) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.
(d) African Americans.

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

3. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?
(a) Apple juice.
(b) A pint of bourbon.
(c) Black coffee.
(d) Buttermilk.

4. In what office did Marlowe once work?
(a) The police chief's office.
(b) The District Attorney's office.
(c) The governor's office.
(d) The IRS office.

5. Which of the following does not describe Moose Malloy?
(a) Six foot five inches tall and not wider than a beer truck.
(b) Bald with thick black spectacles.
(c) Wearing a grey sports coat with white golf ball buttons.
(d) In perpetual need of a shave.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?

4. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?

5. Who tries to talk Marlowe into returning to his room in Chapter 27?

(see the answer key)

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