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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, what kind of insect does Marlowe see crawling across Lieutenant Randall's desk?
(a) A black bug with a pink head.
(b) A spider.
(c) An ant.
(d) A wasp.

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) Moose Malloy.
(b) Jules Amthor.
(c) Chief Wax.
(d) Jessie Florian.

3. Who gives Marlowe an Egyptian cigarette in Chapter 38?
(a) Laird Brunette.
(b) Red.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) Officer Olson.

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

5. Where is Little Velma found in Chapter 41?
(a) Singing in a Baltimore night club.
(b) In an L.A. hospital.
(c) Singing on Laird Burnette's casino boats.
(d) In a New York mental institution.

6. What color are the walls, ceiling, and rugs in the room into which Mrs. Amthor conducts Marlowe in Chapter 21?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Purple.

7. How does Marlowe find Moose Malloy at the beginning of Chapter 39?
(a) Moose lets himself into Marlowe's apartment.
(b) Marlowe spots Moose gambling on Laird Brunette's boat.
(c) Mrs. Morrison brings Moose to Marlowe.
(d) Marlowe spots Moose at the bingo hall in Bay City.

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

9. Who shoots Moose Malloy in Chapter 39?
(a) Lieutenant Nulty.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Mrs. Grayle.
(d) Jules Amthor.

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

11. How does Red get Marlowe into the Montecito?
(a) Through a ventilator shaft with the grating removed.
(b) He and Marlowe overpower the guards to get inside.
(c) By bribing one of the bouncers to admit Marlowe.
(d) He and Marlowe disguise themselves as waiters.

12. What does Lieutenant Randall find when he goes to Dr. Sonderborg's house in Chapter 31?
(a) Mrs. Grayle's stolen jade necklace.
(b) Moose Malloy's corpse.
(c) A cache of drugs and guns.
(d) The house is locked up and empty, and the doctor is gone.

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

14. Into what building does Red follow Marlowe in Chapter 35?
(a) The Belvedere Club.
(b) Florian's.
(c) A bingo hall.
(d) The Royal Crown.

15. In Chapter 32, with whom does Marlowe tell John Wax he wants to get even?
(a) Lieutenant Randall.
(b) Moose Malloy.
(c) Mrs. Morrison.
(d) Jules Amthor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jules Amthor, who is a natural medium?

2. Where does Marlowe initially tell Lieutenant Randall he has been while Randall has been searching for him?

3. What does Dr. Sonderborg actually do in his house?

4. Who is the Bay City Chief of Detectives?

5. What does Lieutenant Randall accuse Marlowe of stealing?

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