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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Marlowe tell Mrs. Kingsley to distract her and make her move?
(a) That he's heard a noise out in the hallway.
(b) That he saw a man moving behind the curtain.
(c) That her gun is going to misfire.
(d) That she's too close and the gun safety isn't off.

4. By what nickname does Miss Fromsett call Derace Kingsley?
(a) Dirk.
(b) King.
(c) Derry.
(d) D.K.

5. Who talked to Mrs. Kingsley when she called to ask for money?
(a) Mr. Kingsley.
(b) Marlowe.
(c) Miss Fromsett.
(d) The telephone operator.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Marlowe awakes, what does he reek of?

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

4. Where does Degarmo write down the information Marlowe gives about his client?

5. When Marlowe brushes his hair, what does he notice about it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the desk sergeant annoy Degarmo?

2. What reason does Marlowe give to Degarmo for telling Degarmo all Marlowe suspects, on the ride up to Kingsley's cabin?

3. What does Dobbs say he's going to charge Marlowe with?

4. How does Marlowe get out of the apartment at the Granada?

5. What reason does Marlowe give Mrs. Kingsley that she'll miss him?

6. What does Marlowe say about Muriel's explanation of why she went back to Lavery's the morning after the murder?

7. How does Grayson describe Mr. Talley?

8. Why is Marlowe surprised that Mrs. Kingsley would need money from her husband?

9. After leaving the crime scene, what does Degarmo try to convince the other police officer?

10. As Degarmo seemingly gets away, what sentiment does Marlowe utter twice?

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