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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Undersized Shadow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cairo point the gun at Spade the second time?
(a) To strip search him
(b) To kill him
(c) To search his office
(d) To take him as a hostage

2. Who has called Spade at his office?
(a) Miss Wonderly
(b) Floyd Thursby
(c) Iva Archer
(d) Effie

3. Why did Brigid agree to come to San Francisco with Thursby?
(a) For protection
(b) She loved him
(c) He knew people
(d) He had money

4. How much is Cairo willing to pay Spade?
(a) $2,000
(b) $10,000
(c) $5,000
(d) $8,000

5. Why does Spade usher Iva out of his office?
(a) To get on with business
(b) Miss Wonderly is about to arrive
(c) To avoid speculation about their affair
(d) The police are coming

Short Answer Questions

1. Which other policeman arrives with Tom Poulhaus?

2. What does Spade take out of Cairo's pocket when he is unconscious?

3. Why could Spade not of killed Thursby?

4. What does Cairo do when Spade returns his gun?

5. When was Thursby found dead?

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