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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What name does Marlowe give the woman he meets in Lavery's house?
(a) Paulo Nuncio.
(b) Philo Vance.
(c) Perry Martin.
(d) Phillip Marlowe.

3. What is on the mirror-topped table in Lavery's bedroom?
(a) A crystal greyhound and a crystal cigarette box.
(b) A purple water bowl and pitcher.
(c) A wooden pipe and a tobacco pouch.
(d) A sculpture of a dove and one of a fox.

4. What clue does Marlowe see that Lavery was up at Little Fawn Lake?
(a) An arrangement of lilac.
(b) A spray of manzanita.
(c) An arrangement of pine cones.
(d) A spray of dogwood.

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

6. What is the woman Marlowe meets at Lavery's house holding?
(a) A knife.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A chain.
(d) A gun.

7. What does Marlowe identify as Bill's biggest problem, if he killed Muriel?
(a) Explaining Muriel's disappearance to her friends.
(b) Getting rid of any blood evidence in the house.
(c) Getting rid of Muriel's car.
(d) Getting rid of Muriel's clothes.

8. 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 Police Department.
(c) The San Bernardino Coroner.
(d) The San Bernardino County Sheriff.

9. What does Marlowe ask about that makes Bill Chess get defensive?
(a) Whether there is central heating.
(b) Whether the beds are comfortable.
(c) Whether Chess has lived there long.
(d) Whether Kingsley comes up often.

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

11. What jarring action does Lavery take before Marlowe leaves?
(a) He laughs suddenly and inappropriately.
(b) He slams the window shut.
(c) He spits on the rug.
(d) He bangs his fist on the wall.

12. How far behind in his rent does the woman say Lavery is?
(a) Four months.
(b) Five months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three months.

13. What happens when Marlowe knocks and rings at Lavery's door?
(a) Nothing, and Marlowe must go around the house to find Lavery.
(b) Nothing, and Marlowe must come back later to find Lavery.
(c) Lavery answers immediately.
(d) Nothing, at first, and then Lavery looks out at him.

14. What does Derace Kingsley's company make?
(a) Beauty products.
(b) Bottles and packaging.
(c) Cloth and yarn.
(d) Automotive products.

15. Degarmo asks Marlowe if someone hired him. Who?
(a) "Her" husband.
(b) "Her" boyfriend.
(c) "Her" parents.
(d) "Her" lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lavery think about marrying Crystal Kingsley?

2. Where does Almore watch from, as the big, blond, blue-eyed man accosts Marlowe?

3. What does Marlowe tell Kingsley that he'll have to do?

4. When Marlowe returns to Lavery's house, what does he notice about the door?

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

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