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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twelve - Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color are the drapes and carpet in Kingsley's private office?
(a) Gray.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Green.

2. How many cars is the garage at Almore's house built to hold?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Who is waiting for Marlowe in Chess's cabin?
(a) Birdie.
(b) Bill Chess.
(c) Sheriff Patton.
(d) Kingsley.

4. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?
(a) Marlowe takes out a pair of binoculars to look through a crack in the curtains.
(b) Marlowe sneaks up to the house and looks through the window.
(c) Almore takes his telephone out on the back porch.
(d) Almore has opened his window curtains.

5. Why does Marlowe think Almore won't tell him anything about Lavery?
(a) Because Almore seems nervous.
(b) Because of Almore's face.
(c) Because that's what Marlowe's luck is like.
(d) Because Almore is a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the police lieutenant who comes to see Marlowe say will want to talk to Marlowe before the inquest?

2. Where did the sheriff find Muriel's anklet?

3. What reason doe Bill Chess at first assume Marlowe might want to look at the cabin?

4. Is the Prescott Hotel bellhop able to identify Crystal Kingsley from Marlowe's photograph?

5. What does Marlowe tell Birdie?

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