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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 did Lavery think about marrying Crystal Kingsley?
(a) Because she has wild ideas.
(b) Because she has beauty.
(c) Because she has money.
(d) Because she has brains.

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

3. What is Marlowe's first impression of Sheriff Patton?
(a) He likes the sheriff.
(b) He distrusts the sheriff.
(c) He is antagonistic toward the sheriff.
(d) He doesn't know what to make of the sheriff.

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

5. Where does Almore watch from, as the big, blond, blue-eyed man accosts Marlowe?
(a) His porch.
(b) His garage.
(c) His window.
(d) His car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marlowe think Almore won't tell him anything about Lavery?

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

3. What animal does Marlowe compare the blonde at the PBX to?

4. What color is the lobby of the building Phillip Marlowe goes to at the beginning of the first chapter?

5. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?

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