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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-seven - Twenty-nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What jarring action does Lavery take before Marlowe leaves?
(a) He spits on the rug.
(b) He bangs his fist on the wall.
(c) He laughs suddenly and inappropriately.
(d) He slams the window shut.

2. What is Miss Fromsett's alibi for Lavery's murder?
(a) She was at the office.
(b) She was at a beauty salon.
(c) She was at a drug store.
(d) She was at a restaurant.

3. 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) Getting rid of Muriel's car.
(d) Explaining Muriel's disappearance to her friends.

4. Is the perfume Marlowe smelled in Lavery's bedroom the same kind Miss Fromsett wears?
(a) Yes, it's a scent she wears occassionally.
(b) Yes, it's a scent she wears all the time.
(c) No, it's the scent of a different type of flower.
(d) No, it's a cheaper, synthetic scent.

5. By what nickname does Miss Fromsett call Derace Kingsley?
(a) Derry.
(b) King.
(c) Dirk.
(d) D.K.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Almore watch from, as the big, blond, blue-eyed man accosts Marlowe?

2. What is Dobbs doing in two weeks?

3. How does Marlowe describe Adrienne Fromsett?

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

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

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