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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kingsley do when Marlowe tells her Bill says she made a pass at him?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She admits it.
(c) She groans.
(d) She slaps him.

2. What does Degarmo say when Marlowe asks if he should keep their previous meeting private?
(a) He says Marlowe better keep his mouth shut.
(b) He says they never met before.
(c) He says Marlowe can talk about it all he likes.
(d) He says the captain already knows.

3. What is on the porch at the bungalow in Westmore Street where Marlowe goes looking for Talley?
(a) A tree.
(b) A bench swing.
(c) A ladder.
(d) A chair.

4. Where does Marlowe suggest Muriel Chess drowned Crystal Kingsley?
(a) In the Chess's bathtub.
(b) In the Kingsley's bathtub.
(c) In a washtub outside the cabin.
(d) In the lake.

5. How does Degarmo leave the area of Kingsley's cabin?
(a) In Andy's car.
(b) In Patton's car.
(c) In Marlowe's car.
(d) In Kingsley's car.

6. What does Marlowe do when Webber asks him to promise to keep what he's told Marlowe quiet?
(a) Marlowe nods but doesn't promise.
(b) Marlowe promises, but he is lying.
(c) Marlowe gives his sincere promise to Webber.
(d) Marlowe tells Webber that he can't promise.

7. What prevents Degarmo from getting away?
(a) He doesn't stop for the dam sentries.
(b) He runs out of gas.
(c) He tries to take a back road that he doesn't know.
(d) He drives recklessly fast.

8. What misleading statement does Marlowe give Degarmo?
(a) That he saw the face of the man who hit him.
(b) That Mrs. Kingsley didn't confess to anything before pulling the gun.
(c) That he doesn't remember what happened after he arrived in the apartment.
(d) That he saw Kingsley wearing the scarf earlier in the evening.

9. What does Marlowe say Patton should do, when Degarmo wants to leave?
(a) Let him go.
(b) Take his gun away.
(c) Arrest him.
(d) Shoot him.

10. What does Mr. Grayson smoke while talking to Marlowe?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A cigar.
(d) Nothing.

11. What does Miss Fromsett say when Degarmo and Marlowe ask her where Kingsley is?
(a) That she doesn't know.
(b) That she can't tell them whether she knows.
(c) That she knows but won't tell them.
(d) That she will tell them tomorrow.

12. What reason does Degarmo give for wanting to solve the murder case?
(a) To show up the captain.
(b) To avenge the woman's death.
(c) To nail Marlowe on a solid rap.
(d) To keep his job on the police force.

13. 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.

14. What is Degarmo's status with the police at the time of the murder Marlowe is framed for?
(a) He has been demoted.
(b) He is suspended.
(c) He is confined to desk duty.
(d) He is under an official behavioral warning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Captain Webber's office, where does Degarmo sit?

2. What expression is on Patton's face when Marlowe says Degarmo knows Marlowe has already proved Mrs. Kingsley innocent?

3. How was Mrs. Kingsley killed?

4. When Degarmo notices Marlowe is limping, what does he ask?

5. Does Marlowe think Mrs. Almore was alive when she was brought to the garage?

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