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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 is Marlowe's first impression of Sheriff Patton?
(a) He is antagonistic toward the sheriff.
(b) He doesn't know what to make of the sheriff.
(c) He distrusts the sheriff.
(d) He likes the sheriff.

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

3. When Marlowe returns to the lake with the police, what has Bill Chess done?
(a) Gone missing.
(b) Fainted on the edge of the lake.
(c) Pulled the body out of the water.
(d) Gone to his cabin and passed out, drunk.

4. What does Marlowe tell Kingsley that he'll have to do?
(a) Drop the case.
(b) Stay in the mountain town at least a week.
(c) Investigate Muriel Chess's death.
(d) Explain why he's there and testify at an inquest.

5. What stops Marlowe from leaving, when he reaches down to turn on his ignition?
(a) Marlowe's car doesn't start.
(b) Lavery comes out of his house.
(c) A woman walks up the street.
(d) Almore comes out of his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Captain Webber's hair?

2. Where does the police lieutenant who comes to see Marlowe say he's from?

3. How many bullet holes are there in Lavery's chest?

4. What building is Derace Kingsley's office in?

5. When does Lavery say he was up at Little Fawn Lake?

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