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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty-three - Thirty-five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marlowe returns to Lavery's house, what does he notice about the door?
(a) It's been forced open.
(b) It's not quite shut.
(c) It's got scratch marks on it.
(d) It's double-locked.

2. What room does Marlowe find locked?
(a) A closet.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The kitchen pantry.
(d) The den.

3. Where was Crystal Kingsley's car discovered?
(a) The Montaign Hotel.
(b) The Tuscany Hotel.
(c) The Prescott Hotel.
(d) The Austin Arms Resort.

4. What does Marlowe tell Birdie?
(a) Marlowe confirms that Muriel's body was discovered but will say nothing else.
(b) Marlowe tells Birdie nothing, saying he'll let the sheriff decide what to tell her.
(c) Marlowe tells Birdie what happened at the lake, leaving out his profession and why he's there.
(d) Marlowe tells Birdie the whole story, including why he's there and Chess's affair with Crystal.

5. Who found Florence Almore's body?
(a) Miss Fromsett.
(b) Chris Lavery.
(c) Dr. Almore.
(d) Lou Condy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cars is the garage at Almore's house built to hold?

2. How do Marlowe and Degarmo leave the murder scene?

3. What stops Marlowe from leaving, when he reaches down to turn on his ignition?

4. What does Degarmo call the other cop at the scene of the murder Marlowe is framed for?

5. What kind of flowers are on Miss Fromsett's earrings, when she comes to Marlowe's apartment?

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