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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. Is Marlowe charged with a crime?
(a) No, because Webber intervenes before the papers are filed.
(b) Yes, but the charges are dropped after he talks with Webber.
(c) No, he is never officially booked.
(d) Yes, but the paperwork gets "lost."

2. Where does Patton's gunshot hit?
(a) Degarmo's revolver.
(b) Degarmo's knee.
(c) The wall behind Degarmo.
(d) Degarmo's shoulder.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marlowe say Patton could look for evidence that Degarmo is the killer?

2. What does Degarmo do as he draws his weapon on Patton?

3. Where is Mrs. Kingsley's body, when Marlowe awakes?

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

5. What does Marlowe see of Patton drawing his weapon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the parking attendant at the Grenada assume Marlowe is there for?

3. What conditions does Marlowe discover in the apartment he enters after leaving the murdered woman's apartment?

4. According to Marlowe, why did Muriel Chess have an affair with Lavery?

5. What is the reaction of the younger policeman, Eddie, when he sees the gun on the table?

6. How does the desk sergeant annoy Degarmo?

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

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

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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