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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marlowe think Almore won't tell him anything about Lavery?
(a) Because of Almore's face.
(b) Because that's what Marlowe's luck is like.
(c) Because Almore seems nervous.
(d) Because Almore is a doctor.

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

3. Who does Eddie tell his partner he hasn't called, because he thought homicide would do it?
(a) The crime scene photographers.
(b) The district attorney.
(c) The fingerprint technicians.
(d) The coronor.

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

5. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?
(a) The cross-street to the south.
(b) The house next to Lavery's.
(c) The house across the street from Lavery's.
(d) The cross-street to the north.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for Marlowe in Chess's cabin?

2. What does Degarmo say when Marlowe asks if he should keep their previous meeting private?

3. What does Kingsley tell Marlowe, when Marlowe asks if Mrs. Kingsley has a gun?

4. How well does Miss Fromsett say she knew Mrs. Almore?

5. Did anyone tell Muriel about the man who was possibly looking for her, according to Birdie?

(see the answer key)

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