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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Walter have dinner?
(a) At his mother's house
(b) At home
(c) At a sushi restaurant
(d) At a steakhouse
2. Who observes as Walter and Mr. Nirdlinger discuss the papers?
(a) The family attorney
(b) The gardener
(c) The maid
(d) Phyllis
3. Who does Phyllis give the items to at the train station?
(a) A porter
(b) The man selling tickets
(c) Walter
(d) The ticket taker
4. What does Walter tell Phyllis?
(a) He never wants to see her again
(b) Her policy has been denied
(c) She is going to arrange an accident to kill her husband
(d) He wants to marry her
5. Where is Mr. Nirdlinger's class reunion to be held?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) Palo Alto
(c) San Jose
(d) San Diego
Short Answer Questions
1. When does Phyllis return to Walter's house?
2. What does Walter tell Phyllis?
3. What does Phyllis tell Walter?
4. What does Phyllis tell Walter before he leaves?
5. What is Walter's first thought to Phyllis' plea?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Walter's state of mind while waiting for the time to kill Mr. Nirdlinger arrives.
2. What are the reasons that Walter would agree to help Phyllis kill her husband?
3. Why does Walter start to panic after he jumps off the train?
4. What are the circumstances leading up to Walter and Phyllis agreeing to kill Mr. Nirdlinger?
5. Describe the scenario where Walter kills Mr. Nirdlinger.
6. What favor does Lola ask of Walter on behalf of her boyfriend?
7. Who is Keyes?
8. From what point of view is this story told?
9. How do Walter and Phyllis' strained emotions exhibit with each other after the murder?
10. What are Walter's final preparations before leaving home to commit the murder?
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