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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Nine - Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason doe Bill Chess at first assume Marlowe might want to look at the cabin?
(a) Because he might find a clue to Crystal Kingsley's whereabouts.
(b) Because he might be interested in architecture.
(c) Because he might want to buy it.
(d) Because he might be an inspector.

2. What animal does Marlowe compare the blonde at the PBX to?
(a) A minx.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A leopard.

3. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?
(a) Marlowe takes out a pair of binoculars to look through a crack in the curtains.
(b) Almore has opened his window curtains.
(c) Marlowe sneaks up to the house and looks through the window.
(d) Almore takes his telephone out on the back porch.

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

5. How much did Marlowe overpay for his phone call?
(a) Fifteen cents.
(b) Twenty cents.
(c) Ten cents.
(d) Five cents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the guard at Puma Lake dam have Marlowe do before driving over?

2. What clue does Marlowe see that Lavery was up at Little Fawn Lake?

3. Who is waiting for Marlowe in Chess's cabin?

4. What does Marlowe ask Kingsley, before explaining what he's discovered?

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

(see the answer key)

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