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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) African Americans.
(b) Malloy's ex-wife and her family.
(c) An Italian gang.
(d) An Irish gang.

2. Which of the following statements does not describe the place in which Marlowe finds himself at the beginning of Chapter 25?
(a) Marlowe is locked in his room.
(b) It's painted gray and blue.
(c) The attendants wear white coats and mention strait-jackets.
(d) There are bars on the windows.

3. What color are the walls, ceiling, and rugs in the room into which Mrs. Amthor conducts Marlowe in Chapter 21?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Purple.
(d) Black.

4. Which of the following does Marlowe not reveal to the police about Anne Riordan at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) She was driving a chevvy coupe.
(b) She was driving alone on the highway.
(c) Her name.
(d) He flagged down her car, and she picked him up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marlowe think Mrs. Grayle must have married Mr. Grayle for his money?

2. Who pulls a small revolver on Marlowe in Chapter 17?

3. For what reason has Marlowe been fired from a job in the past?

4. What does Jessie Florian say has happened to Velma?

5. How long has Malloy been in prison?

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