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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 ask Kingsley for?
(a) A note of introduction to the cabin caretaker.
(b) A request for information to the police.
(c) A written outline of the terms of their agreement.
(d) A selection of photographs of his wife.

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

3. What is Lavery's first reaction when Marlowe says he's working for Kingsley?
(a) To ask Marlowe in.
(b) To tell Marlowe to meet him later, in more privacy.
(c) To phone Kingsley and find out if Marlowe's telling the truth.
(d) To shut the window and not talk with Marlowe.

4. Who is waiting for Marlowe in Chess's cabin?
(a) Kingsley.
(b) Bill Chess.
(c) Birdie.
(d) Sheriff Patton.

5. What reason does Lavery give that Crystal Kingsley might have wanted to get back at him?
(a) He stood her up.
(b) He fought with her, and they broke up.
(c) He stole money from her.
(d) She saw him with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley, before explaining what he's discovered?

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

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

4. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?

5. What happens when Marlowe knocks and rings at Lavery's door?

(see the answer key)

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