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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine - Eleven.

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 impression does Marlowe have from Miss Fromsett, after she gives him Chris Lavery's address?
(a) That she's seen Chris Lavery, and recently, despite what she says.
(b) That Chris Lavery stirs up pleasant memories.
(c) That Chris Lavery isn't a pleasant thought for her.
(d) That she is curious about what business her boss has with Marlowe.

3. How does Marlowe open the window of Bill Chess's cabin?
(a) With a knife.
(b) With a rock.
(c) With his fist.
(d) With a lockpick.

4. What does the sheriff imply about Bill's note from Muriel?
(a) That it might be forged by Bill.
(b) That it might be intended to deceive him.
(c) That she might have written it long ago, the last time she left him.
(d) That it might have been written after she disappeared.

5. What fish does Chess say are in the lake?
(a) A smattering of small bass.
(b) Some smart old trout.
(c) None.
(d) A lot of young salmon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the guard at Puma Lake dam have Marlowe do before driving over?

2. What condition is the Kingsleys' cabin in?

3. Who does Birdie say came to town looking for someone who might have been Muriel Chess?

4. What does Marlowe tell Kingsley that he'll have to do?

5. How does Marlowe describe Adrienne Fromsett?

(see the answer key)

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