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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 employs the person waiting for Marlowe upon his return to his office in Chapter 20?
(a) Jules Amthor, the psychic consultant.
(b) Anne Riordan.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) Mr. Grayle.

2. Who is the Bay City Chief of Detectives?
(a) Lieutenant Nulty.
(b) Sergeant Galbraith.
(c) Lieutenant Randall.
(d) Captain Blane.

3. In the photo that Marlowe gives Lieutenant of Little Velma, what kind of costume is Velma wearing?
(a) A ballerina costume.
(b) A clown costume.
(c) A wicked witch costume.
(d) An angel costume.

4. What object does a woman point at Marlowe's stomach at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) A syringe filled with poison.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) An antique sword.

5. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?
(a) Lieutenant Randall.
(b) Lieutenant Nulty.
(c) Chief Wax.
(d) Anne Riordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Lieutenant Randall and Marlowe get into Jessie Florian's house in Chapter 30?

2. What happens to Marlowe at the end of Chapter 9 once he tells Marriott it looks like the thieves aren't coming?

3. Where does Lindsay Marriott hide when Marlowe drives him to meet the thieves?

4. What word does Jessie Florian use when she refers to a policeman?

5. What does Lieutenant Randall find when he goes to Dr. Sonderborg's house in Chapter 31?

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