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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 33-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 35, why does Marlowe initially fail to get inside the Montecito?
(a) He is not on the list of people to admit.
(b) He has a gun and looks like a cop to the bouncers.
(c) He is rude to the security guards.
(d) He starts a fight with the bouncers.

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

3. How does Marlowe like his coffee?
(a) Black.
(b) With sugar only.
(c) With cream only.
(d) With sugar and cream.

4. How long has Mike Florian been dead at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Ten years.
(b) A month.
(c) Five years.
(d) Twenty years.

5. Who tells Lieutenant Randall about Sam Montgomery's murder at Florian's?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) Chief Wax.
(c) Lieutenant Nulty.
(d) Anne Riordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Grayle interrupt Marlowe and Mrs. Grayle doing in Chapter 18?

2. What does Jessie Florian say her relationship is to Lindsay Marriott?

3. What nickname does Marlowe give the big man escorting him out of Amthor's house?

4. What does Marlowe suggest that Jules Amthor get Second Planting to do?

5. What fee does Marlowe demand for accepting the job Lindsay Marriott offers him?

(see the answer key)

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