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

2. When Marlowe returns to Lavery's house to report the murder, what sound does he hear in the quiet house?
(a) The buzz of bees from the back yard.
(b) Dripping water from the bathroom.
(c) The ticking of a clock in the living room.
(d) The hum of a heater in the bedroom.

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

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

5. Who is the envelope Marlowe finds in his office from?
(a) Miss Fromsett.
(b) Kingsley.
(c) An anonymous source.
(d) Lavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marlowe brushes his hair, what does he notice about it?

2. Why does Marlowe wipe the gun down with a handkerchief?

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

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

5. Where does the Prescott Hotel bellhop say he's from?

(see the answer key)

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