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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine - Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Almore watch from, as the big, blond, blue-eyed man accosts Marlowe?
(a) His window.
(b) His porch.
(c) His car.
(d) His garage.

2. What jewelry does Adrienne Fromsett wear?
(a) A pearl necklace.
(b) A linked bracelet.
(c) Diamond earrings.
(d) A platinum ring.

3. What impression does Marlowe have from Miss Fromsett, after she gives him Chris Lavery's address?
(a) That Chris Lavery stirs up pleasant memories.
(b) That she is curious about what business her boss has with Marlowe.
(c) That she's seen Chris Lavery, and recently, despite what she says.
(d) That Chris Lavery isn't a pleasant thought for her.

4. What is Lavery's first reaction when Marlowe says he's working for Kingsley?
(a) To ask Marlowe in.
(b) To phone Kingsley and find out if Marlowe's telling the truth.
(c) To shut the window and not talk with Marlowe.
(d) To tell Marlowe to meet him later, in more privacy.

5. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?
(a) He gets a file out of his desk drawer.
(b) He lights a cigar.
(c) He opens the safe.
(d) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Birdie Keppel introduce herself as?

2. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?

3. What car does Lavery drive?

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

5. When Kingsley leaves his office, where does he tell Miss Fromsett he is going?

(see the answer key)

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