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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Three - Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cars is the garage at Almore's house built to hold?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

2. What impression does Marlowe have from Miss Fromsett, after she gives him Chris Lavery's address?
(a) That she is curious about what business her boss has with Marlowe.
(b) That Chris Lavery stirs up pleasant memories.
(c) That Chris Lavery isn't a pleasant thought for her.
(d) That she's seen Chris Lavery, and recently, despite what she says.

3. What happens when Marlowe knocks and rings at Lavery's door?
(a) Nothing, at first, and then Lavery looks out at him.
(b) Nothing, and Marlowe must go around the house to find Lavery.
(c) Lavery answers immediately.
(d) Nothing, and Marlowe must come back later to find Lavery.

4. Where does Almore watch from, as the big, blond, blue-eyed man accosts Marlowe?
(a) His window.
(b) His car.
(c) His garage.
(d) His porch.

5. Why did Lavery think about marrying Crystal Kingsley?
(a) Because she has brains.
(b) Because she has money.
(c) Because she has wild ideas.
(d) Because she has beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the black Cadillac coupe come from that drives by Marlowe, as he is knocking at Lavery's door?

2. What communication did Kingsley receive after his wife went missing?

3. Why does Marlowe decide that Almore must know Lavery?

4. When was the party that Kingsley's wife was supposed to go to, but that she never showed up for?

5. What is Kingsley afraid his wife might get in trouble for?

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