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

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

3. How much money does Marlowe ask for as a retainer?
(a) A hundred and fifty dollars.
(b) Two hundred dollars.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) A hundred dollars.

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

5. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?
(a) He opens the safe.
(b) He lights a cigar.
(c) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.
(d) He gets a file out of his desk drawer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe see in the water that looks like underwatter flooring?

2. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?

3. When does Marlowe tell Chess that Kingsley's wife is missing?

4. How much did Marlowe overpay for his phone call?

5. When Kingsley leaves his office, where does he tell Miss Fromsett he is going?

(see the answer key)

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