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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marlowe hear as he approaches his apartment?
(a) Two men talking.
(b) The sound of glass breaking.
(c) His radio playing.
(d) His telephone ringing.

2. Does Kingsley say he was in Bay City the previous night?
(a) No, he says he didn't go there.
(b) Yes, he says he drove around but didn't see Marlowe or his wife.
(c) Yes, he says he followed Marlowe.
(d) No, he says he thought about it but didn't go.

3. When Marlowe awakes, what does the picture he sees portray?
(a) The French riviera.
(b) The Mississippi Delta.
(c) The Boston harbor.
(d) The canals of Venice.

4. What is in the window of the gift shop next to the Peacock Lounge?
(a) Small crystal animals.
(b) Expensive gold jewelry.
(c) Jeweled decorative boxes.
(d) Gaudy gloves and hats.

5. What color is the scarf Miss Fromsett gives Marlowe to wear, to identify him?
(a) Black and gold.
(b) Green and yellow.
(c) Blue and purple.
(d) Orange and red.

6. What does Marlowe see of Patton drawing his weapon?
(a) Him reaching for his holster.
(b) Him pulling up his weapon to fire.
(c) Him pulling the trigger.
(d) Nothing.

7. What does Mrs. Talley threaten to do if Marlowe won't leave?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Have his license taken away.
(c) Scream.
(d) Shoot him.

8. When Marlowe brushes his hair, what does he notice about it?
(a) It's got a lot of gray in it.
(b) It needs to be cut.
(c) It needs to be washed.
(d) It's got blood in it.

9. Who calls Sheriff Patton's office to tell them where Degarmo is?
(a) A cop from San Bernardino.
(b) A reporter from the local paper.
(c) The sergeant in charge of the Puma Lake dam sentries.
(d) One of the cabin owners up at the lake.

10. What evidence does Marlowe have that Degarmo killed his wife?
(a) Degarmo was the only one who could have called in the murder.
(b) Degarmo left matches at the crime scene.
(c) Degarmo knew Marlowe was hit on the head without looking.
(d) Degarmo left traces on the victim's clothing.

11. As Marlowe and Degarmo drive toward the lake cabin, what does Marlowe accuse Degarmo of?
(a) Hiring an imperonator to play Mrs. Kingsley.
(b) Letting his wife get away with murdering Mrs. Almore.
(c) Covering up for Lavery's murderer.
(d) Killing Mrs. Kingsley.

12. What does Captain Webber think of the investigation of Mrs. Almore's death?
(a) It involved no investigation at all.
(b) It was a little superficial.
(c) It was comprehensive and conclusive.
(d) It was fairly thorough.

13. 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.

14. What does the cop Eddie who responds to Marlowe's call have behind his ear?
(a) A stick of gum.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A carnation.

15. What motives does Marlowe ascribe to Muriel Chess for killing Crystal Kingsley?
(a) Hatred and love.
(b) Jealousy and money.
(c) None.
(d) Blackmail and jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Grayson smoke while talking to Marlowe?

2. What does Marlowe believe Almore saw?

3. How does Degarmo leave the area of Kingsley's cabin?

4. What does Marlowe do when Webber asks him to promise to keep what he's told Marlowe quiet?

5. How do Marlowe and Degarmo leave the murder scene?

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