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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three - Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Degarmo accuse Marlowe of?
(a) Being a public nuissance.
(b) Loitering.
(c) Casing Lavery's house.
(d) Casing Almore's house.

3. How does Marlowe describe Adrienne Fromsett?
(a) Slight, small, and blonde.
(b) Short, blue-eyed, and black-haired.
(c) A hard, tough redhead.
(d) Tall, lean, and dark-haired.

4. When Kingsley leaves his office, where does he tell Miss Fromsett he is going?
(a) To get a newspaper.
(b) To buy cigarettes.
(c) Home.
(d) To get his hair cut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the drapes and carpet in Kingsley's private office?

2. How much money does Marlowe ask for as a retainer?

3. What is Lavery's first reaction when Marlowe says he's working for Kingsley?

4. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?

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

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