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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 21, what happens after Marlowe says he thinks Amthor and Marriott worked together to blackmail women?
(a) Mrs. Amthor appears with a gun in her hand.
(b) The lights go out, and Marlowe is attacked in the dark.
(c) Amthor laughs and admits Marlowe is right.
(d) Amthor says Second Planting is the real blackmailer.

2. Why does Lindsay Marriott want to hire Philip Marlowe?
(a) To accompany him to the meeting with the jewel thieves.
(b) To find out who is trying to kill him.
(c) To return the stolen jewels to the bank vault.
(d) To spy on his neighbors for him.

3. What is Marlowe wearing when he comes to at the beginning of Chapter 25?
(a) A green bathing suit.
(b) A blue terrycloth robe and gray silk pajamas.
(c) Institutional cotton flannel pajamas.
(d) A tuxedo.

4. At the end of Chapter 28, where does Anne suggest that Marlowe get some sleep?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) At his apartment.
(c) At a hotel.
(d) In her apartment.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 26, where does Marlowe find the money that is missing from his wallet?
(a) In the drawer of his night stand.
(b) In a wall safe in his room.
(c) In his attendant's pockets.
(d) Under his mattress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements does not describe Red?

3. In Chapter 34, why does Marlowe approach the hot dog vendor?

4. When Mrs. Morrison describes a recent male visitor to Jessie Florian's home, Marlowe thinks the visitor is ___________.

5. Which police officer does Marlowe tell John Wax he wants to use as muscle?

(see the answer key)

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