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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bill Chess throw in the water to recover the body?
(a) A metal pipe.
(b) A tree branch.
(c) A large stone.
(d) A plank of wood.

2. Where did the sheriff find Muriel's anklet?
(a) In a hollowed-out book.
(b) In a sofa cushion.
(c) In a cookie jar.
(d) In a box of confectioner's sugar.

3. What communication did Kingsley receive after his wife went missing?
(a) A package from her.
(b) A letter signed by her.
(c) A phone call from her.
(d) A telegram signed by her.

4. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?
(a) July 14.
(b) June 12.
(c) May 30.
(d) July 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?

(see the answer key)

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