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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. Where does Degarmo write down the information Marlowe gives about his client?
(a) On a napkin.
(b) On Lavery's note pad.
(c) In his notebook.
(d) On an envelope.

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

3. What does Marlowe think of Degarmo's tactics?
(a) He thinks Degarmo's tactics are clever.
(b) He thinks Degarmo's tactics are funny.
(c) He thinks Degarmo's tactics are sly.
(d) He thinks Degarmo's tactics are stupid.

4. Why does Cooney want to beat up Marlowe, after Dobbs tells him to stop?
(a) Marlowe spit at him.
(b) Marlowe hit him in the face and made his nose bleed.
(c) Marlowe insulted him.
(d) Marlowe hit him in his sore knee, where he'd once been shot.

5. Who breaks the news to Kingsley that his wife is dead?
(a) Marlowe.
(b) Sheriff Patton.
(c) Degarmo.
(d) Andy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Graysons suspect Dr. Almore of having an affair with?

2. What does Patton say about his stomach?

3. By what nickname does Miss Fromsett call Derace Kingsley?

4. Who calls Sheriff Patton's office to tell them where Degarmo is?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Marlowe call to verify where Kingsley has gone, once he guesses where it is?

2. What does Marlowe notice happening on the street as he tries to talk to Mrs. Talley?

3. After Patton shoots at Degarmo, what does Degarmo do?

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

5. What is the big coincidence that Marlowe identifies in the case?

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

7. Where and in what condition do Marlowe and Patton find the car that Degarmo escaped in?

8. What does Webber do, when Marlowe tells him about being threatened by Degarmo?

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

10. What does Degarmo do when Patton makes it clear that he can't let Degarmo go?

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