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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who else does Walter call to ask about his rate book?
(a) His best friend, Gordon
(b) His golfing buddy, Jim
(c) His secretary, Nettie
(d) His cleaning lady, Alice

2. What happens that forces Mr. Nirdlinger to take the train?
(a) The car is wrecked
(b) He breaks his ankle
(c) He breaks his arm
(d) The car is in for service

3. Why does Walter say they cannot disable Mr. Nirdlinger's car for the accident?
(a) Walter does not know how to do that
(b) Walter does not want to arouse any suspicions
(c) Walter does not want to leave fingerprints
(d) The plan involves Walter using the car

4. How does Phyllis react to Walter's coaching her about how to react?
(a) She is mildly irritated about his persistence
(b) She screams at him to get out of the car
(c) She calmly tells him that she knows what to do
(d) She is very annoyed and swears at him

5. Why does Walter snap at Phyllis in the car?
(a) She ran a red light
(b) She doesn't have her gloves on
(c) She dropped her scarf by the tracks
(d) She is wearing perfume that could have rubbed off on the body

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Walter as the accident policy is processing over the winter and spring?

2. Who calls Walter at home?

3. What does Walter burn in the fireplace when he returns home?

4. What does Phyllis tell Walter when she calls him?

5. What is Phyllis carrying as she approaches Walter?

(see the answer key)

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