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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 Walter use to break Mr. Nirdlinger's neck?
(a) An anvil
(b) A crutch
(c) A tire iron
(d) An iron rod

2. When does Phyllis return to Walter's house?
(a) Never
(b) Three months
(c) The next week
(d) The next night

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

4. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?
(a) His landlord
(b) Discovery and capture
(c) His ex-wife
(d) The influenza virus

5. What does Walter focus on?
(a) An affair with Lola
(b) An alibi
(c) A move to a new city
(d) A new career

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Walter at home?

2. What do Walter and Phyllis do with Mr. Nirdlinger's body?

3. Where does Mr. Nirdlinger work?

4. Who rules the death an accident?

5. How is Nirdlinger's death reported?

(see the answer key)

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