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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phyllis tell Walter?
(a) She wants to separate from her husband
(b) She wants to buy another policy
(c) She loves her husband and worries about him
(d) She never wants to see him again

2. What does Walter do the following morning?
(a) Calls in sick
(b) Checks the paper for news of Nirdlinger's death
(c) Has a leisurely breakfast
(d) Goes back to sleep until noon

3. Who does Walter learn has called him at the office?
(a) The Nirdlinger's maid
(b) Mrs. Nirdlinger
(c) The Nirdlinger's daughter
(d) Mr. Nirdlinger

4. What does Keyes tell Walter probably saved his life?
(a) A passing policeman
(b) A wadded up theater program in his pocket
(c) A group of kids
(d) A vagrant in the park

5. Why does Walter insist on listening to the radio?
(a) He needs a distraction
(b) It calms his nerves
(c) He likes to hum
(d) It is part of his alibi to know the programs

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the insurance company think about Mr. Nirdlinger?

2. What does Walter do when he dresses?

3. What does Phyllis tell Lola she needs help with?

4. What does Walter do with the information Lola shared with him?

5. What is Walter's worry about his work?

(see the answer key)

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