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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is on the mirror-topped table in Lavery's bedroom?
(a) A purple water bowl and pitcher.
(b) A crystal greyhound and a crystal cigarette box.
(c) A sculpture of a dove and one of a fox.
(d) A wooden pipe and a tobacco pouch.

3. How many bullet holes are there in Lavery's chest?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. When does Lavery say he was up at Little Fawn Lake?
(a) The third week in May.
(b) The last week in April.
(c) The first week in May.
(d) The second week in May.

5. What does Lavery tell Marlowe about Crystal Kingsley?
(a) He won't tell Marlowe where she is or whether he even knows.
(b) He didn't go to El Paso with her and doesn't know where she is.
(c) He says he knows where she is but won't tell Marlowe.
(d) He went to El Paso with her briefly but doesn't know where she is.

6. What building is Derace Kingsley's office in?
(a) The Lindstrom Building.
(b) Th Gillerlain Building.
(c) The Treloar Building.
(d) The Bristow Building.

7. 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 opens the safe.
(c) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.
(d) He lights a cigar.

8. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?
(a) July 14.
(b) July 1.
(c) May 30.
(d) June 12.

9. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?
(a) Marlowe sneaks up to the house and looks through the window.
(b) Marlowe takes out a pair of binoculars to look through a crack in the curtains.
(c) Almore takes his telephone out on the back porch.
(d) Almore has opened his window curtains.

10. Degarmo asks Marlowe if someone hired him. Who?
(a) "Her" boyfriend.
(b) "Her" parents.
(c) "Her" husband.
(d) "Her" lawyer.

11. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley, before explaining what he's discovered?
(a) Whether he's alone.
(b) Whether he wants to hear the bad news.
(c) Whether he's ready.
(d) Whether he's sitting down.

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

13. Is the perfume Marlowe smelled in Lavery's bedroom the same kind Miss Fromsett wears?
(a) No, it's a cheaper, synthetic scent.
(b) Yes, it's a scent she wears all the time.
(c) No, it's the scent of a different type of flower.
(d) Yes, it's a scent she wears occassionally.

14. What does Marlowe ask the Prescott Hotel bellhop to bring?
(a) Extra blankets.
(b) The hotel register.
(c) A steak dinner and beer.
(d) Ginger ale, glasses, and ice.

15. What stops Marlowe from leaving, when he reaches down to turn on his ignition?
(a) Marlowe's car doesn't start.
(b) Lavery comes out of his house.
(c) A woman walks up the street.
(d) Almore comes out of his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Derace Kingsley's company make?

2. When Marlowe returns to the lake with the police, what has Bill Chess done?

3. What car does Lavery drive?

4. What reason does Lavery give that Crystal Kingsley might have wanted to get back at him?

5. What does Marlowe tell Kingsley that he'll have to do?

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