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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something that Lieutenant Randall and Marlowe find in Jessie Florian's house in Chapter 30?
(a) Nine empty gin bottles.
(b) A bucket of mop water and a mop.
(c) A terrible smell.
(d) Flies buzzing against the kitchen windows.

2. What is the one new piece of furniture in Jessie Florian's home?
(a) A large cabinet radio.
(b) A dining room table.
(c) A bed.
(d) A green sofa.

3. What is the real name of the big cop who escorts Marlowe out of Jules Amthor's house and to whom Marlowe assigns a nickname?
(a) Sergeant Joseph.
(b) Lieutenant Davis.
(c) Lieutenant Maxwell.
(d) Sergeant Galbraith.

4. Who is Moose Malloy, the man Marlowe meets outside Florian's night club?
(a) A professional basketball player.
(b) A police captain.
(c) A criminal defense attorney.
(d) A recently released convict.

5. Why does Marlowe think Mrs. Grayle must have married Mr. Grayle for his money?
(a) Mr. Grayle has a very unpleasant personality.
(b) Mr. Grayle is a lot older than his beautiful wife.
(c) Mrs. Grayle has innumerable jewels and furs.
(d) Mrs. Grayle is beautiful, and Mr. Grayle is ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of chapter 28, what smells like dust and tobacco?

2. What does Mrs. Morrison lie about in Chapter 30?

3. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.

4. Which of the following items is not in Marlowe's office?

5. Who is John Wax?

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