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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 Marlowe say Patton could look for evidence that Degarmo is the killer?
(a) Under the fingernails of Degarmo's right hand.
(b) On the butt of Degarmo's gun.
(c) On Degarmo's chest.
(d) On the back of Degarmo's neck.

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

3. What misleading statement does Marlowe give Degarmo?
(a) That he saw the face of the man who hit him.
(b) That he saw Kingsley wearing the scarf earlier in the evening.
(c) That Mrs. Kingsley didn't confess to anything before pulling the gun.
(d) That he doesn't remember what happened after he arrived in the apartment.

4. When Degarmo notices Marlowe is limping, what does he ask?
(a) If Marlowe got into a fight.
(b) If Marlowe had an accident.
(c) If Marlowe slept wrong.
(d) If Marlowe tripped over something.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman at the bungalow in Westmore Street assume Marlowe is there for?

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

3. Who does Marlowe believe Muriel Chess, a.k.a. Mildred Haviland, wrote to for money?

4. What does Marlowe do when Mrs. Kingsley mentions the scarf he's wearing?

5. Who is in Marlowe's office building when he returns there?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Grayson describe Mr. Talley?

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

9. What important information does Marlowe gain from Captain Webber?

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

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