2. How does Marlowe open the window of Bill Chess's cabin?
(a) With his fist.
(b) With a lockpick.
(c) With a knife.
(d) With a rock.

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

4. Is the Prescott Hotel bellhop able to identify Crystal Kingsley from Marlowe's photograph?
(a) Yes, he identifies her immediately.
(b) No, he says she didn't look like the photograph.
(c) Yes, after a minute, he identifies her.
(d) No, he says blondes of that type all look similar.

5. Where do Marlowe and Miss Fromsett go to talk privately?
(a) Into a supply room.
(b) Into an empty conference room.
(c) Into Kingsley's office.
(d) Into a luchroom.

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

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

8. Why did Lavery think about marrying Crystal Kingsley?
(a) Because she has brains.
(b) Because she has wild ideas.
(c) Because she has money.
(d) Because she has beauty.

9. What impression does Marlowe have from Miss Fromsett, after she gives him Chris Lavery's address?
(a) That Chris Lavery isn't a pleasant thought for her.
(b) That she is curious about what business her boss has with Marlowe.
(c) That Chris Lavery stirs up pleasant memories.
(d) That she's seen Chris Lavery, and recently, despite what she says.

10. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?
(a) Marlowe takes out a pair of binoculars to look through a crack in the curtains.
(b) Almore has opened his window curtains.
(c) Almore takes his telephone out on the back porch.
(d) Marlowe sneaks up to the house and looks through the window.

11. What color is the lobby of the building Phillip Marlowe goes to at the beginning of the first chapter?
(a) Gray and yellow.
(b) Black and gold.
(c) Silver and white.
(d) Blue and green.

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

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

14. 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 Muriel's clothes.
(c) Getting rid of Muriel's car.
(d) Getting rid of any blood evidence in the house.

15. How much money does Marlowe ask for as a retainer?
(a) A hundred and fifty dollars.
(b) Fifty dollars.
(c) Two hundred dollars.
(d) A hundred dollars.