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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 stuff into his coat?
(a) Insurance policy
(b) Train ticket
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Rope and an iron rod

2. What does Walter ask the person to find during the phone call?
(a) A payment history
(b) A train schedule
(c) A movie schedule
(d) A rate book

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

4. What does Walter do the following morning?
(a) Has a leisurely breakfast
(b) Goes back to sleep until noon
(c) Checks the paper for news of Nirdlinger's death
(d) Calls in sick

5. What does Phyllis tell Walter when she calls him?
(a) She has the flu
(b) Mr. Nirdlinger is wearing a blue suit
(c) She is leaving town
(d) Lola has run away

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter say he wants to help Phyllis?

2. Why does Walter say they cannot disable Mr. Nirdlinger's car for the accident?

3. What does Walter actually do after Phyllis' plea?

4. Why does Walter begin to get nervous?

5. What does Walter hear as he crouches in the dark?

(see the answer key)

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