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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 does Marlowe ask Kingsley for?
(a) A written outline of the terms of their agreement.
(b) A selection of photographs of his wife.
(c) A request for information to the police.
(d) A note of introduction to the cabin caretaker.

2. What reason doe Bill Chess at first assume Marlowe might want to look at the cabin?
(a) Because he might find a clue to Crystal Kingsley's whereabouts.
(b) Because he might be interested in architecture.
(c) Because he might want to buy it.
(d) Because he might be an inspector.

3. Is Marlowe charged with a crime?
(a) Yes, but the charges are dropped after he talks with Webber.
(b) Yes, but the paperwork gets "lost."
(c) No, because Webber intervenes before the papers are filed.
(d) No, he is never officially booked.

4. What does Kingsley tell Marlowe, when Marlowe asks if Mrs. Kingsley has a gun?
(a) No, she does not have a gun.
(b) Yes, she has a target pistol.
(c) He refuses to say.
(d) Yes, she has a small automatic.

5. What car does Lavery drive?
(a) A red sports car.
(b) A blue convertable.
(c) A sleek, black two-seater.
(d) A green sedan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe identify as Bill's biggest problem, if he killed Muriel?

2. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley, before explaining what he's discovered?

3. What jarring action does Lavery take before Marlowe leaves?

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

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

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