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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after Walter hangs up the phone?
(a) He listens to the radio
(b) He takes a shower
(c) He vomits
(d) He eats dinner

2. Who does Walter call from his home to complete his alibi?
(a) His mother
(b) Lola
(c) Phyllis
(d) Another insurance agent

3. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?
(a) There are no seats
(b) Walter's crutches hit an old woman
(c) A chatty passenger on the rear platform
(d) There is no smoking allowed

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

5. What does Walter do with the item kept in the file?
(a) Buries it
(b) Makes a copy of it
(c) Burns it
(d) Throws it away

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Walter's worry about his work?

2. What does Walter focus on?

3. What business does Walter have as an offshoot of the insurance business?

4. What do Walter and Phyllis take with them to the train station?

5. Who has been Phyllis' regular visitor?

(see the answer key)

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