1. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?
(a) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.
(b) He gets a file out of his desk drawer.
(c) He opens the safe.
(d) He lights a cigar.

2. What communication did Kingsley receive after his wife went missing?
(a) A letter signed by her.
(b) A phone call from her.
(c) A telegram signed by her.
(d) A package from her.

3. Who is waiting for Marlowe in Chess's cabin?
(a) Sheriff Patton.
(b) Birdie.
(c) Kingsley.
(d) Bill Chess.

4. What do most of the Athletic Club members seem to do in the club library?
(a) Drink.
(b) Talk.
(c) Read.
(d) Sleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patton say he would have done, if he'd thought of the idea that the body in the lake might have been Crystal Kingsley instead of Muriel Chess?

2. What does Mrs. Talley threaten to do if Marlowe won't leave?

3. What fish does Chess say are in the lake?

4. Whose car is in Kingsley's garage when Degarmo and Marlowe go to Kingsley's house?

5. Where do Marlowe and Miss Fromsett go to talk privately?

(see the answer key)

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