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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 Marlowe see of Patton drawing his weapon?
(a) Him pulling up his weapon to fire.
(b) Him pulling the trigger.
(c) Him reaching for his holster.
(d) Nothing.

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

3. What nationality is the boy who comes into the Peacock Lounge to sell papers?
(a) Irish.
(b) Mexican.
(c) Italian.
(d) Polish.

4. When Marlowe brushes his hair, what does he notice about it?
(a) It's got blood in it.
(b) It's got a lot of gray in it.
(c) It needs to be cut.
(d) It needs to be washed.

5. How does H.G. Talbot's shirt fit Marlowe?
(a) It fits him perfectly.
(b) It is a little too tight.
(c) It is too large.
(d) It is so small he can't fit his arms in it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dobbs doing in two weeks?

2. What is Degarmo's status with the police at the time of the murder Marlowe is framed for?

3. What does Webber take off his desk and break, more than once during his interview with Marlowe?

4. What does Marlowe think of Degarmo's tactics?

5. What does Patton say he would have done, if he'd thought of the idea that the body in the lake might have been Crystal Kingsley instead of Muriel Chess?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is in the Peacock Lounge when Marlowe comes in?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does the desk sergeant annoy Degarmo?

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