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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. How does H.G. Talbot's shirt fit Marlowe?
(a) It is so small he can't fit his arms in it.
(b) It fits him perfectly.
(c) It is a little too tight.
(d) It is too large.

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

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

4. Why does Cooney want to beat up Marlowe, after Dobbs tells him to stop?
(a) Marlowe spit at him.
(b) Marlowe hit him in his sore knee, where he'd once been shot.
(c) Marlowe insulted him.
(d) Marlowe hit him in the face and made his nose bleed.

5. How much does it cost Marlowe to leave his car in the Granada's garage?
(a) Two dollars.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A dollar fifty.
(d) Fifty cents.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Degarmo first pulls his gun, where is it pointed?

2. What prevents Degarmo from getting away?

3. What is Mrs. Grayson doing, when Marlowe comes to visit the Graysons?

4. What is in the window of the gift shop next to the Peacock Lounge?

5. What does Marlowe do when Webber asks him to promise to keep what he's told Marlowe quiet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Degarmo act toward the sentries at the dam on the way to the cabin?

2. After leaving the crime scene, what does Degarmo try to convince the other police officer?

3. What does Webber do, when Marlowe tells him about being threatened by Degarmo?

4. What important information does Marlowe gain from Captain Webber?

5. What is the reaction of the younger policeman, Eddie, when he sees the gun on the table?

6. How does Grayson describe Mr. Talley?

7. According to Marlowe, why did Muriel Chess have an affair with Lavery?

8. How does Marlowe get out of the apartment at the Granada?

9. How does the desk sergeant annoy Degarmo?

10. As Degarmo seemingly gets away, what sentiment does Marlowe utter twice?

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