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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Forty - Forty-one.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Marlowe overpay for his phone call?
(a) Ten cents.
(b) Twenty cents.
(c) Fifteen cents.
(d) Five cents.

2. What expression is on Patton's face when Marlowe says Degarmo knows Marlowe has already proved Mrs. Kingsley innocent?
(a) A look of shock.
(b) A look of anger.
(c) A look of amusement.
(d) None.

3. Where do Andy and Degarmo confront each other?
(a) On the boat dock.
(b) On the dam across the lake.
(c) At Andy's car.
(d) At the door of the cabin.

4. What does Marlowe find out about De Soto when he calls the police department?
(a) De Soto has been arrested.
(b) De Soto is dead.
(c) There's no one named De Soto at the department.
(d) De Soto is retired.

5. What was the detective who Mrs. Almore's parents hired to investigate her death sent to jail for?
(a) Impersonating a police officer.
(b) Reckless endangerment.
(c) Drunk driving.
(d) Possession of illegal drugs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who breaks the news to Kingsley that his wife is dead?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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