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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twelve - Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marlowe ask about that makes Bill Chess get defensive?
(a) Whether Chess has lived there long.
(b) Whether Kingsley comes up often.
(c) Whether there is central heating.
(d) Whether the beds are comfortable.

2. What does Marlowe identify as Bill's biggest problem, if he killed Muriel?
(a) Explaining Muriel's disappearance to her friends.
(b) Getting rid of Muriel's clothes.
(c) Getting rid of any blood evidence in the house.
(d) Getting rid of Muriel's car.

3. Who does the police lieutenant who comes to see Marlowe say will want to talk to Marlowe before the inquest?
(a) The San Bernardino Police Department.
(b) The San Bernardino Coroner.
(c) The San Bernardino District Attorney.
(d) The San Bernardino County Sheriff.

4. What is Kingsley afraid his wife might get in trouble for?
(a) Drunk driving.
(b) Shoplifting.
(c) Using an assumed identity.
(d) Using drugs.

5. What color are the drapes and carpet in Kingsley's private office?
(a) Gray.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Lavery give that Crystal Kingsley might have wanted to get back at him?

3. When Marlowe gets home, what does he dream about?

4. After finding the gold heart, who does Marlowe speculate killed Muriel?

5. Did anyone tell Muriel about the man who was possibly looking for her, according to Birdie?

(see the answer key)

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