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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine - Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Lavery say he was up at Little Fawn Lake?
(a) The first week in May.
(b) The third week in May.
(c) The last week in April.
(d) The second week in May.

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

3. Why does Marlowe think Almore won't tell him anything about Lavery?
(a) Because that's what Marlowe's luck is like.
(b) Because Almore seems nervous.
(c) Because Almore is a doctor.
(d) Because of Almore's face.

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

5. How many cars is the garage at Almore's house built to hold?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Marlowe tell Chess that Kingsley's wife is missing?

2. What does Marlowe tell Kingsley that he'll have to do?

3. What building is Derace Kingsley's office in?

4. What is Marlowe's first impression of Sheriff Patton?

5. How much did Marlowe overpay for his phone call?

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