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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is a doctor.
(c) Because Almore seems nervous.
(d) Because of Almore's face.

2. What does Marlowe tell Birdie?
(a) Marlowe tells Birdie the whole story, including why he's there and Chess's affair with Crystal.
(b) Marlowe tells Birdie what happened at the lake, leaving out his profession and why he's there.
(c) Marlowe tells Birdie nothing, saying he'll let the sheriff decide what to tell her.
(d) Marlowe confirms that Muriel's body was discovered but will say nothing else.

3. What does Marlowe hear as he approaches the nearest cabin at the lake?
(a) A motorboat in the water.
(b) The sound of a chainsaw.
(c) Someone using an axe.
(d) A bear somewhere in the woods.

4. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley, before explaining what he's discovered?
(a) Whether he's alone.
(b) Whether he wants to hear the bad news.
(c) Whether he's ready.
(d) Whether he's sitting down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sheriff imply about Bill's note from Muriel?

2. What condition is the Kingsleys' cabin in?

3. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley for?

4. What color is the lobby of the building Phillip Marlowe goes to at the beginning of the first chapter?

5. When Marlowe returns to the lake with the police, what has Bill Chess done?

(see the answer key)

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