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

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

3. Does Kingsley say he was in Bay City the previous night?
(a) Yes, he says he drove around but didn't see Marlowe or his wife.
(b) No, he says he didn't go there.
(c) Yes, he says he followed Marlowe.
(d) No, he says he thought about it but didn't go.

4. Where do Andy and Degarmo confront each other?
(a) On the boat dock.
(b) At Andy's car.
(c) On the dam across the lake.
(d) At the door of the cabin.

5. What evidence does Marlowe have that Degarmo killed his wife?
(a) Degarmo left matches at the crime scene.
(b) Degarmo was the only one who could have called in the murder.
(c) Degarmo left traces on the victim's clothing.
(d) Degarmo knew Marlowe was hit on the head without looking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlowe tell Mrs. Kingsley to distract her and make her move?

2. What is Dobbs doing in two weeks?

3. What time do Degarmo and Marlowe arrive at Miss Fromsett's apartment building, according to the clerk's wristwatch?

4. What prevents Degarmo from getting away?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Grayson describe Dr. Almore's practice?

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

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

7. How does Degarmo act toward the sentries at the dam on the way to the cabin?

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

9. How does Degarmo react to Marlowe mentioning the idea that Almore murdered his wife and then used his influence to get it hushed up?

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

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