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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 did Lavery think about marrying Crystal Kingsley?
(a) Because she has beauty.
(b) Because she has money.
(c) Because she has wild ideas.
(d) Because she has brains.

2. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?
(a) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.
(b) He opens the safe.
(c) He lights a cigar.
(d) He gets a file out of his desk drawer.

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

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

5. How long does Kingsley say he'll give Marlowe?
(a) Four minutes.
(b) Two minutes.
(c) Three minutes.
(d) Five minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lavery's first reaction when Marlowe says he's working for Kingsley?

2. What does Marlowe see in the water that looks like underwatter flooring?

3. How does Marlowe open the window of Bill Chess's cabin?

4. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?

5. What car does Lavery drive?

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