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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirty-three - Thirty-five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Captain Webber's office, where does Degarmo sit?
(a) Close enough to Marlowe to grab him.
(b) Next to the door.
(c) Behind the desk in a large chair.
(d) At the end of the desk.

2. Who does the police lieutenant who comes to see Marlowe say will want to talk to Marlowe before the inquest?
(a) The San Bernardino District Attorney.
(b) The San Bernardino Coroner.
(c) The San Bernardino Police Department.
(d) The San Bernardino County Sheriff.

3. What is on the walls of Bill Chess's bedroom?
(a) A set of war maps.
(b) Botanical prints of local plants.
(c) Photographs of Bill's family.
(d) Reproductions of classical paintings.

4. How long does Kingsley say he'll give Marlowe?
(a) Four minutes.
(b) Three minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) Two minutes.

5. When does Marlowe tell Chess that Kingsley's wife is missing?
(a) When Chess asks why Marlowe wants to be left alone in the house.
(b) When Chess asks why Marlowe is looking though Mrs. Kingsley's clothes.
(c) When Chess sees Marlowe's detective license.
(d) When Chess asks why Kingsley sent him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Kingsley give for going back to Lavery's after shooting him?

2. What is on the porch at the bungalow in Westmore Street where Marlowe goes looking for Talley?

3. What does Webber take off his desk and break, more than once during his interview with Marlowe?

4. What does Marlowe tell Birdie?

5. Degarmo asks Marlowe if someone hired him. Who?

(see the answer key)

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