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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what beverage does Marlowe share with Jessie Florian to loosen her tongue and win her confidence?
(a) Black coffee.
(b) Buttermilk.
(c) A pint of bourbon.
(d) Apple juice.

2. Which of the following people does not meet Marlowe at the Grayle mansion in Chapter 18?
(a) Lieutenant Randall.
(b) Anne Riordan.
(c) Mrs. Grayle.
(d) Mr. Grayle.

3. Who is the former owner of radio station KDFK in Beverly Hills?
(a) Mrs. Grayle.
(b) Lindsay Marriott.
(c) Mr. Grayle.
(d) Laird Brunette.

4. What does Anne Riordan do for a living?
(a) She's a paleontologist.
(b) She is a kindergarten teacher.
(c) She's an opera singer.
(d) She writes feature articles.

5. After Malloy flees the murder scene, who phones the police to report the murder Malloy has just committed?
(a) A waitress named Vivian.
(b) The night club's bouncer.
(c) Mr. Montgomery, the night club's manager.
(d) Marlowe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who tells Marlowe that Mike Florian's widow Jessie is still alive?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, who tells Marlowe to leave Marriott's murder investigation to the police?

3. Who is Moose Malloy, the man Marlowe meets outside Florian's night club?

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

5. The thieves order Lindsay Marriott and his lady friend not to tell _________________about the theft.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Marlowe agree to help with Lieutenant Nulty's investigation after initially hesitating to do so?

2. When Marlowe visits Jessie Florian at the opening of Chapter 17, what information does she reveal?

3. Describe Jessie Florian and the condition of her home when Marlowe visits it in Chapter 5.

4. What indications are there in Chapter 13 that Marlowe finds Anne Riordan attractive?

5. Why is Lieutenant Nulty bitter, and why does he ask Marlowe to help with the investigation of Sam Montgomery's murder?

6. Compare and contrast Lieutenant Nulty and Lieutenant Randall.

7. What does Anne Riordan observe about Marlowe's office, and what does his office indicate about Marlowe?

8. Who is Second Planting, and what is ironic about his referral to himself as a "Hollywood Indian"?

9. What is unusual about Moose Malloy's appearance?

10. What does Marlowe find hidden inside Lindsay Marlowe's cigarettes, and what does he think the hidden items indicate?

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