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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens when Marlowe knocks and rings at Lavery's door?
(a) Nothing, and Marlowe must go around the house to find Lavery.
(b) Lavery answers immediately.
(c) Nothing, at first, and then Lavery looks out at him.
(d) Nothing, and Marlowe must come back later to find Lavery.

3. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?
(a) The house next to Lavery's.
(b) The cross-street to the south.
(c) The cross-street to the north.
(d) The house across the street from Lavery's.

4. How long does Kingsley say he'll give Marlowe?
(a) Three minutes.
(b) Five minutes.
(c) Four minutes.
(d) Two minutes.

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 selection of photographs of his wife.
(d) A note of introduction to the cabin caretaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Marlowe from leaving, when he reaches down to turn on his ignition?

2. What car does Lavery drive?

3. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?

4. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?

5. Degarmo asks Marlowe if someone hired him. Who?

(see the answer key)

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