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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the envelope Marlowe finds in his office from?
(a) An anonymous source.
(b) Lavery.
(c) Kingsley.
(d) Miss Fromsett.

4. What does the woman at the bungalow in Westmore Street assume Marlowe is there for?
(a) To tell her where Talley is.
(b) To collect an unpaid bill.
(c) To arrest Talley.
(d) To involve Talley in a crime.

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

6. When Degarmo first pulls his gun, where is it pointed?
(a) At Kingsley.
(b) At the floor.
(c) At Marlowe.
(d) At Patton.

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

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

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

10. What do Degarmo and Marlowe stop for at Crestline?
(a) A beer.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Gas.
(d) Directions.

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

12. According to Marlowe, did Muriel Chess expect to meet Lavery in San Bernardino?
(a) No, it was a problem.
(b) Yes, she arranged it.
(c) Yes, he suggested it.
(d) No, she was happy about it.

13. What is Dobbs doing in two weeks?
(a) He's getting promoted.
(b) He's going to work as a security guard.
(c) He's retiring.
(d) He's going into the army.

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

15. How was Mrs. Kingsley killed?
(a) She was shot.
(b) She was strangled.
(c) She was stabbed.
(d) She was hit with a bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the window of the gift shop next to the Peacock Lounge?

2. What evidence does Marlowe have that Degarmo killed his wife?

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

4. Whose car is in Kingsley's garage when Degarmo and Marlowe go to Kingsley's house?

5. What color is Captain Webber's hair?

(see the answer keys)

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