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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Degarmo asks Marlowe if someone hired him. Who?
(a) "Her" husband.
(b) "Her" boyfriend.
(c) "Her" parents.
(d) "Her" lawyer.

2. Why does Marlowe decide that Almore must know Lavery?
(a) Because he sees a note from Almore in Lavery's house.
(b) Because of how Almore looks at him.
(c) Because their houses look so similar to each other.
(d) Because they have the only two houses on the block.

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

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

5. What fish does Chess say are in the lake?
(a) A lot of young salmon.
(b) A smattering of small bass.
(c) None.
(d) Some smart old trout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Marlowe think makes Bill unlikely to have murdered his wife?

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

3. What does Lavery tell Marlowe about Crystal Kingsley?

4. Who does Birdie say came to town looking for someone who might have been Muriel Chess?

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

(see the answer key)

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