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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Giddy Gertie?
(a) Jessie Florian's neighbor.
(b) The society editor of The Chronicle.
(c) Moose Malloy's new girlfriend.
(d) Lindsay Marriott's ex-wife.

2. Why does Marlowe think Malloy will be easy for the police to find?
(a) He's very large and is wearing brightly colored clothes.
(b) He's injured and likely to black out.
(c) He's drunk and likely to pass out.
(d) He's not too bright.

3. To what place do Marlowe and Marriott go to meet the thieves in Chapter 9?
(a) Florian's.
(b) Santa Monica Boulevard.
(c) Purissima Canyon.
(d) Mrs. Grayle's mansion.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 29, how long has Lieutenant Randall been searching for Marlowe?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) A week.

5. Who pulls Marlowe's own gun on Marlowe in Chapter 22?
(a) Jessie Florian.
(b) Second Planting.
(c) Mrs. Amthor.
(d) Jules Amthor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of car does Second Planting drive at the beginning of Chapter 21?

3. What does Jessie Florian try to hide from Marlowe in Chapter 5 until Marlowe pulls it out of the trunk in her bedroom?

4. In Chapter 38, where does Marlowe think Moose Malloy might be hiding?

5. In what office did Marlowe once work?

(see the answer key)

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