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

2. What has Walter done that Keyes looks favorably on him?
(a) Clipped a note to a potential problem application
(b) Helped him move to a new house last month
(c) Volunteers at the hospital every week
(d) Donates blood every three months

3. What does Phyllis ask Walter about?
(a) Her will
(b) A tax return
(c) Accident insurance
(d) A medical procedure

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

5. With what article of clothing does Phyllis flirt with Walter?
(a) Shoe
(b) Scarf
(c) Blouse
(d) Hat

Short Answer Questions

1. What method of transportation does Mr. Nirdlinger use primarily?

2. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?

3. What is the state of Walter's senses after the murder?

4. What makes it difficult to board a train unnoticed?

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

(see the answer key)

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