2. What is Lavery's arm like when Marlowe pulls at it?
(a) Cold and stiff.
(b) Warm and stiff.
(c) Cold and pliable.
(d) Warm and pliable.

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

4. What is Miss Fromsett's alibi for Lavery's murder?
(a) She was at the office.
(b) She was at a beauty salon.
(c) She was at a drug store.
(d) She was at a restaurant.

5. What does Marlowe say he's come to see Lavery about?
(a) The purchase of some jewelry.
(b) A bank loan.
(c) His car payments.
(d) His stock portfolio.

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

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

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

9. Why does Marlowe wipe the gun down with a handkerchief?
(a) He doesn't want his own fingerprints on it.
(b) He doesn't want any fingerprints on it.
(c) He doesn't want Kingsley's fingerprints on it.
(d) He doesn't want the murderer's fingerprints on it.

10. 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.

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

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

13. Why does Marlowe think Almore won't tell him anything about Lavery?
(a) Because that's what Marlowe's luck is like.
(b) Because Almore seems nervous.
(c) Because of Almore's face.
(d) Because Almore is a doctor.

14. What does Marlowe tell Birdie?
(a) Marlowe tells Birdie nothing, saying he'll let the sheriff decide what to tell her.
(b) Marlowe tells Birdie the whole story, including why he's there and Chess's affair with Crystal.
(c) Marlowe confirms that Muriel's body was discovered but will say nothing else.
(d) Marlowe tells Birdie what happened at the lake, leaving out his profession and why he's there.

15. When does Lavery say he was up at Little Fawn Lake?
(a) The first week in May.
(b) The second week in May.
(c) The third week in May.
(d) The last week in April.