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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Walter's true feelings about Phyllis now?
(a) He hopes she moves away and lets him alone
(b) He loves her but knows she does not love him
(c) He is still in love with her and can't wait until they can be together
(d) He can't stand to even hear her voice

2. How is Nirdlinger's death reported?
(a) As a suicide
(b) As a murder
(c) As a mob hit
(d) As an accident

3. What behavior has Lola been doing lately?
(a) Following Phyllis and Mr. Sachetti
(b) Sleeping most of the day
(c) Drinking too much
(d) Taking antidepressants

4. What does Keyes say will happen to Lola?
(a) She will go free because of her age
(b) The police will work her over and she'll spill the secret
(c) She will go to prison for the rest of her life
(d) She'll spend the night in jail and be released tomorrow

5. What confuses Walter about Phyllis?
(a) Why she thought the murder would work
(b) How she can be so sweet in light of all the horrible things she has done
(c) Why she ever married Nirdlinger in the first place
(d) Why she chose him to do the murder

6. What business does Walter have as an offshoot of the insurance business?
(a) Finance company
(b) Gun sales
(c) Accounting
(d) Fishing equipment

7. From eavesdropping, shy does Lola think Mr. Sanchetti was not involved in her father's death?
(a) He would not have the guts to commit murder
(b) He does not love Phyllis enough
(c) He never mentioned money
(d) He is too naive

8. How did Mr. Sanchetti get to Griffith Park?
(a) He walked
(b) He rode a bike
(c) He rented a car
(d) He took a cab

9. What does Lola glean from a conversation she hears between Phyllis and Mr. Sanchetti?
(a) Mr. Sanchetti is going to marry Phyllis
(b) Mr. Sanchetti still loves Lola
(c) Mr. Sanchetti killed her father
(d) Mr. Sanchetti was not involved in the murder

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

11. Who calls Walter at home?
(a) Nettie
(b) Phyllis
(c) Lola
(d) Keyes

12. What information does Walter find in Keyes' office?
(a) Keyes wants Walter followed
(b) Keyes is dropping the investigation
(c) Keyes thinks Walter is innocent
(d) Keyes thinks Walter is guilty

13. Why had Mr. Sanchetti suspected Phyllis was up to something the night his car was stolen?
(a) She bought a one-way airline ticket
(b) She got a new hairstyle
(c) She bought a new wardrobe
(d) She had been asking detailed questions about Griffith Park

14. What is Walter's plan?
(a) Tell Keyes that Mr. Sanchetti killed Mr. Nirdlinger
(b) Tell the police that Mr. Sanchetti killed Mr. Nirdlinger
(c) Take Lola and leave the country
(d) Steal Mr. Sanchetti's car and send it over a cliff with Phyllis in it

15. What else drives Walter to make his decision?
(a) He wants revenge on Phyllis
(b) He wants a new career
(c) The guilt is making him sick
(d) The fear of losing Lola

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phyllis contact Walter during this time?

2. What does Walter fantasize about?

3. Where is Lola living now?

4. Who visits Walter at his office a week later?

5. What happens to Walter while waiting in Mr. Sanchetti's car?

(see the answer keys)

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