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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Did anyone tell Muriel about the man who was possibly looking for her, according to Birdie?
(a) Birdie did.
(b) Jim Patton did.
(c) Bill Chess did.
(d) No one Birdie knows of did.

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

4. What animal does Marlowe compare the blonde at the PBX to?
(a) A minx.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A leopard.
(d) A kitten.

5. What stops Marlowe from leaving, when he reaches down to turn on his ignition?
(a) Lavery comes out of his house.
(b) A woman walks up the street.
(c) Almore comes out of his house.
(d) Marlowe's car doesn't start.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marlowe's first impression of Sheriff Patton?

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

3. What communication did Kingsley receive after his wife went missing?

4. What jarring action does Lavery take before Marlowe leaves?

5. What does Degarmo accuse Marlowe of?

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