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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Webber take off his desk and break, more than once during his interview with Marlowe?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Pencils.
(c) Matches.
(d) Crackers.

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

3. How long does Mrs. Talley say she has been sick?
(a) A year.
(b) A week.
(c) A month.
(d) Forever.

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

5. Who does Marlowe believe Muriel Chess, a.k.a. Mildred Haviland, wrote to for money?
(a) Degarmo.
(b) Dr. Almore.
(c) Mrs. Kingsley.
(d) Lavery.

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

7. How much does it cost Marlowe to leave his car in the Granada's garage?
(a) Two dollars.
(b) A dollar fifty.
(c) A dollar.
(d) Fifty cents.

8. In Captain Webber's office, where does Degarmo sit?
(a) At the end of the desk.
(b) Close enough to Marlowe to grab him.
(c) Next to the door.
(d) Behind the desk in a large chair.

9. What reason does Mrs. Kingsley give for going back to Lavery's after shooting him?
(a) She wanted to geet rid of the gun.
(b) She decided to try to frame someone else.
(c) She had left behind a clue to her identity.
(d) He had taken all her money.

10. 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.

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

12. What time is it when Marlowe looks at his watch in the jail cell?
(a) Eight twenty-three.
(b) Ten thirty-five.
(c) Eleven sixteen.
(d) Nine fifty-four.

13. What expression is on Patton's face when Marlowe says Degarmo knows Marlowe has already proved Mrs. Kingsley innocent?
(a) A look of shock.
(b) A look of amusement.
(c) A look of anger.
(d) None.

14. What color is Captain Webber's hair?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

15. Who do the Graysons suspect Dr. Almore of having an affair with?
(a) A woman whose name neither one knows.
(b) Mildred Haviland.
(c) Miss Fromsett.
(d) Crystal Kingsley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Degarmo call the other cop at the scene of the murder Marlowe is framed for?

3. According to Marlowe, did Muriel Chess expect to meet Lavery in San Bernardino?

4. What misleading statement does Marlowe give Degarmo?

5. What does Mrs. Talley threaten to do if Marlowe won't leave?

(see the answer keys)

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