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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far behind in his rent does the woman say Lavery is?
(a) Five months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Four months.

2. What communication did Kingsley receive after his wife went missing?
(a) A telegram signed by her.
(b) A phone call from her.
(c) A package from her.
(d) A letter signed by her.

3. When Marlowe returns to Lavery's house, what does he notice about the door?
(a) It's been forced open.
(b) It's got scratch marks on it.
(c) It's double-locked.
(d) It's not quite shut.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe ask about that makes Bill Chess get defensive?

2. When does Marlowe tell Chess that Kingsley's wife is missing?

3. When Marlowe returns to the lake with the police, what has Bill Chess done?

4. What does Degarmo accuse Marlowe of?

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

(see the answer key)

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