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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty-three - Thirty-five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Kingsley give for going back to Lavery's after shooting him?
(a) He had taken all her money.
(b) She decided to try to frame someone else.
(c) She had left behind a clue to her identity.
(d) She wanted to geet rid of the gun.

2. Who does the police lieutenant who comes to see Marlowe say will want to talk to Marlowe before the inquest?
(a) The San Bernardino County Sheriff.
(b) The San Bernardino District Attorney.
(c) The San Bernardino Coroner.
(d) The San Bernardino Police Department.

3. 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.

4. What does Degarmo call the other cop at the scene of the murder Marlowe is framed for?
(a) Mac.
(b) Red.
(c) Shorty.
(d) Killer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sheriff imply about Bill's note from Muriel?

2. What jewelry does Adrienne Fromsett wear?

3. What does Marlowe ask about that makes Bill Chess get defensive?

4. What does Miss Fromsett say when Degarmo and Marlowe ask her where Kingsley is?

5. What do most of the Athletic Club members seem to do in the club library?

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