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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Phyllis tell Walter when he comes for his second visit?
(a) She is planning an anniversary party
(b) She has given the maid the day off
(c) She is thinking of divorcing her husband
(d) She has a doctor's appointment in an hour

2. What does Walter tell Phyllis?
(a) He never wants to see her again
(b) Her policy has been denied
(c) She is going to arrange an accident to kill her husband
(d) He wants to marry her

3. What does Walter use to create a harness?
(a) Netting
(b) Chains
(c) Leather straps
(d) Rope and iron handle

4. What does Walter do on the day of Mr. Nirdlinger's scheduled departure?
(a) Works on his alibi
(b) Goes fishing
(c) Takes a nap
(d) Buys a new suit

5. What does Walter do to remove the obstacle?
(a) Creates a story so that the man offers to get his ticket
(b) Decides to hop instead of using crutches
(c) Deliberately ignores the man
(d) Decides to smoke outside before leaving

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Phyllis and Walter discussing when she abruptly changes the subject?

2. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?

3. What is Phyllis' ulterior motive for having Lola in the room?

4. For what characteristic is Walter known?

5. Who does Walter place a phone call to?

(see the answer key)

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