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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifteen - Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?
(a) The house next to Lavery's.
(b) The house across the street from Lavery's.
(c) The cross-street to the south.
(d) The cross-street to the north.

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

3. How many bullet holes are there in Lavery's chest?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

5. What impression does Marlowe have from Miss Fromsett, after she gives him Chris Lavery's address?
(a) That she is curious about what business her boss has with Marlowe.
(b) That Chris Lavery stirs up pleasant memories.
(c) That Chris Lavery isn't a pleasant thought for her.
(d) That she's seen Chris Lavery, and recently, despite what she says.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marlowe decide that Almore must know Lavery?

2. What does the guard at Puma Lake dam have Marlowe do before driving over?

3. Where was Crystal Kingsley's car discovered?

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

5. What is the woman Marlowe meets at Lavery's house holding?

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