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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 jarring action does Lavery take before Marlowe leaves?
(a) He spits on the rug.
(b) He slams the window shut.
(c) He laughs suddenly and inappropriately.
(d) He bangs his fist on the wall.

2. Who found Florence Almore's body?
(a) Dr. Almore.
(b) Miss Fromsett.
(c) Lou Condy.
(d) Chris Lavery.

3. Where does Miss Fromsett say she'll look for the name of Mrs. Almore's parents?
(a) In the death records at the town hall.
(b) In the funeral records at the local churches.
(c) In a death notice in the LA papers.
(d) In the marriage registry at the town hall.

4. What does Miss Fromsett say when Degarmo and Marlowe ask her where Kingsley is?
(a) That she will tell them tomorrow.
(b) That she can't tell them whether she knows.
(c) That she doesn't know.
(d) That she knows but won't tell them.

5. Who does Birdie Keppel introduce herself as?
(a) The local nurse and medical examiner.
(b) The local beautician and newspaper reporter.
(c) The local schoolteacher and mortician.
(d) The local bar owner and radio announcer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe find out about De Soto when he calls the police department?

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

3. What reason does Lavery give that Crystal Kingsley might have wanted to get back at him?

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

5. How do Marlowe and Degarmo leave the murder scene?

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