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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phyllis tell Walter before he leaves?
(a) She'll let him know when he can return
(b) She loves him
(c) She wants to divorce her husband
(d) She wants to have an affair

2. Why does Walter begin to get nervous?
(a) Another train is coming
(b) It starts to rain really hard
(c) Phyllis is late picking him up
(d) He has sprained his ankle

3. Why does Walter say he wants to help Phyllis?
(a) Intrigue
(b) Compassion
(c) Fear
(d) Money

4. What does Walter try to anticipate?
(a) Marrying Phyllis
(b) How the authorities will investigate the crime
(c) Getting a new job
(d) Where he and Phyllis will live

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Nirdlinger work?

2. What is Phyllis carrying as she approaches Walter?

3. What does Walter focus on?

4. What does Walter stuff into his coat?

5. Who appears at Walter's house during a rain storm?

(see the answer key)

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