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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who pulls a small revolver on Marlowe in Chapter 17?
(a) Anne Riordan.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Jessie Florian.
(d) Mrs. Morrison.

2. Who does Marlowe see lounging on a bed and reading the newspaper in one of the other rooms as he makes his way down the hall at the beginning of Chapter 26?
(a) Chief Wax.
(b) Jessie Florian.
(c) Moose Malloy.
(d) Jules Amthor.

3. Where is Marlowe at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) In jail.
(b) At the airport.
(c) On Mrs. Grayle's sofa.
(d) Lying on the ground.

4. What does Marlowe eat at the beginning of Chapter 28?
(a) A steak and baked potato with a salad.
(b) A large breakfast of boiled eggs, toast, and coffee.
(c) Apple pie and ice cream.
(d) A ham and swiss cheese sandwich.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the Riordan family money?

2. In Chapter 27, to whose home does Marlowe walk on foot?

3. Who employs the person waiting for Marlowe upon his return to his office in Chapter 20?

4. How long has Mike Florian been dead at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. According to Jules Amthor, who is stupid?

(see the answer key)

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