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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marlowe suggest Muriel Chess drowned Crystal Kingsley?
(a) In the lake.
(b) In a washtub outside the cabin.
(c) In the Chess's bathtub.
(d) In the Kingsley's bathtub.

2. What does Marlowe say Patton should do, when Degarmo wants to leave?
(a) Arrest him.
(b) Let him go.
(c) Take his gun away.
(d) Shoot him.

3. What does the woman at the bungalow in Westmore Street assume Marlowe is there for?
(a) To tell her where Talley is.
(b) To collect an unpaid bill.
(c) To arrest Talley.
(d) To involve Talley in a crime.

4. What expression is on Patton's face when Marlowe says Degarmo knows Marlowe has already proved Mrs. Kingsley innocent?
(a) A look of amusement.
(b) A look of shock.
(c) A look of anger.
(d) None.

5. How does Degarmo leave the area of Kingsley's cabin?
(a) In Patton's car.
(b) In Kingsley's car.
(c) In Marlowe's car.
(d) In Andy's car.

6. What does Marlowe do when Webber asks him to promise to keep what he's told Marlowe quiet?
(a) Marlowe tells Webber that he can't promise.
(b) Marlowe nods but doesn't promise.
(c) Marlowe promises, but he is lying.
(d) Marlowe gives his sincere promise to Webber.

7. How long does Mrs. Talley say she has been sick?
(a) A week.
(b) A month.
(c) A year.
(d) Forever.

8. What time do Degarmo and Marlowe arrive at Miss Fromsett's apartment building, according to the clerk's wristwatch?
(a) Three fifty-four in the morning.
(b) Three seventeen in the morning.
(c) Two fourty-six in the morning.
(d) Four twenty-three in the morning.

9. By what nickname does Miss Fromsett call Derace Kingsley?
(a) Dirk.
(b) Derry.
(c) King.
(d) D.K.

10. Where is Mrs. Kingsley's body, when Marlowe awakes?
(a) On a couch.
(b) On a bed.
(c) In the bathtub.
(d) On the floor.

11. What is in the window of the gift shop next to the Peacock Lounge?
(a) Gaudy gloves and hats.
(b) Jeweled decorative boxes.
(c) Small crystal animals.
(d) Expensive gold jewelry.

12. What reason does Degarmo give for wanting to solve the murder case?
(a) To show up the captain.
(b) To nail Marlowe on a solid rap.
(c) To keep his job on the police force.
(d) To avenge the woman's death.

13. What is on the porch at the bungalow in Westmore Street where Marlowe goes looking for Talley?
(a) A ladder.
(b) A chair.
(c) A tree.
(d) A bench swing.

14. Where does Degarmo write down the information Marlowe gives about his client?
(a) In his notebook.
(b) On Lavery's note pad.
(c) On a napkin.
(d) On an envelope.

15. What does the cop Eddie who responds to Marlowe's call have behind his ear?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A carnation.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A stick of gum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Patton's gunshot hit?

2. What nationality is the boy who comes into the Peacock Lounge to sell papers?

3. What does Mr. Grayson smoke while talking to Marlowe?

4. What does Marlowe tell Mrs. Kingsley to distract her and make her move?

5. What choice does Marlowe give the woman he meets at the Peacock Lounge?

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