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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marlowe do once he and Marriott reach the place where they are to meet the thieves?
(a) He hides behind a tree to observe the thieves.
(b) He sets up a tape recorder to record the meeting.
(c) He loads his gun with bullets for protection.
(d) He leaves Marriott in the car to go on foot to investigate.

2. Where does Marlowe find a gun in Chapter 27?
(a) On a bookcase shelf.
(b) Under his mattress.
(c) In Mrs. Amthor's purse.
(d) One of Dr. Sonderborg's drawers.

3. How long has Malloy been in prison?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Eight years.

4. 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?
(a) Rob him.
(b) Shoot him.
(c) Run him out of business.
(d) Blackmail him.

5. Who took the Russian cigarettes with the paper mouthpieces from Lindsay Marriott's dead body?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Lieutenant Randall.
(d) Anne Riordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pulls Marlowe's own gun on Marlowe in Chapter 22?

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

3. In Chapter 31, what kind of insect does Marlowe see crawling across Lieutenant Randall's desk?

4. Which of the following statements does not describe the place in which Marlowe finds himself at the beginning of Chapter 25?

5. Marlowe thinks the men escorting him out of Amthor's house are______________.

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