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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-seven - Twenty-nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marlowe decide that Almore must know Lavery?
(a) Because they have the only two houses on the block.
(b) Because he sees a note from Almore in Lavery's house.
(c) Because their houses look so similar to each other.
(d) Because of how Almore looks at him.

2. What is the first thing Kingsley does, when he goes into his private office with Marlowe?
(a) He gets a file out of his desk drawer.
(b) He opens the safe.
(c) He takes the phone off the hook and turns off the intercom.
(d) He lights a cigar.

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

4. What did Talley steal from Florence Almore's body?
(a) A white silk glove.
(b) A red lace handkerchief.
(c) A green velvet shoe.
(d) A small beaded coin purse.

5. What does Marlowe hear as he sits in his jail cell?
(a) A woman screaming.
(b) A man rattling on the bars.
(c) A guard laughing.
(d) A harmonica playing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marlowe returns to the lake with the police, what has Bill Chess done?

2. What is Marlowe's first impression of Sheriff Patton?

3. What is Lavery's arm like when Marlowe pulls at it?

4. What does Mr. Grayson smoke while talking to Marlowe?

5. How does Marlowe see Almore telephoning?

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