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

2. What happens when Marlowe knocks and rings at Lavery's door?
(a) Lavery answers immediately.
(b) Nothing, at first, and then Lavery looks out at him.
(c) Nothing, and Marlowe must go around the house to find Lavery.
(d) Nothing, and Marlowe must come back later to find Lavery.

3. What is on the walls of Bill Chess's bedroom?
(a) Botanical prints of local plants.
(b) Photographs of Bill's family.
(c) Reproductions of classical paintings.
(d) A set of war maps.

4. Who found Florence Almore's body?
(a) Miss Fromsett.
(b) Chris Lavery.
(c) Dr. Almore.
(d) Lou Condy.

5. What is Mrs. Grayson doing, when Marlowe comes to visit the Graysons?
(a) Cooking dinner.
(b) Polishing brass.
(c) Ironing shirts.
(d) Darning socks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lavery's first reaction when Marlowe says he's working for Kingsley?

2. After finding the gold heart, who does Marlowe speculate killed Muriel?

3. How many cars is the garage at Almore's house built to hold?

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

5. What does the cop Eddie who responds to Marlowe's call have behind his ear?

(see the answer key)

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