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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. Who does Eddie tell his partner he hasn't called, because he thought homicide would do it?
(a) The crime scene photographers.
(b) The fingerprint technicians.
(c) The district attorney.
(d) The coronor.

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

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

4. What does Marlowe hear as he approaches his apartment?
(a) The sound of glass breaking.
(b) His telephone ringing.
(c) Two men talking.
(d) His radio playing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kingsley do when Marlowe tells her Bill says she made a pass at him?

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

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

4. In Captain Webber's office, where does Degarmo sit?

5. Why does Cooney want to beat up Marlowe, after Dobbs tells him to stop?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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