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

2. What does Marlowe identify as Bill's biggest problem, if he killed Muriel?
(a) Getting rid of Muriel's clothes.
(b) Getting rid of any blood evidence in the house.
(c) Explaining Muriel's disappearance to her friends.
(d) Getting rid of Muriel's car.

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

4. What does the guard at Puma Lake dam have Marlowe do before driving over?
(a) Pay an impromptu toll.
(b) Take a sobriety test.
(c) Present his identification.
(d) Roll up his windows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Degarmo accuse Marlowe of?

2. Where was Crystal Kingsley's car discovered?

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

4. What is Kingsley afraid his wife might get in trouble for?

5. How does Marlowe describe Adrienne Fromsett?

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