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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lola glean from a conversation she hears between Phyllis and Mr. Sanchetti?
(a) Mr. Sanchetti is going to marry Phyllis
(b) Mr. Sanchetti still loves Lola
(c) Mr. Sanchetti killed her father
(d) Mr. Sanchetti was not involved in the murder

2. Who observes as Walter and Mr. Nirdlinger discuss the papers?
(a) The gardener
(b) The family attorney
(c) Phyllis
(d) The maid

3. What does Walter realize now about Phyllis?
(a) She could also have him killed
(b) He never wants to see her again
(c) He is madly in love with her
(d) She is going to turn him in

4. Who has been interviewing everyone on the train?
(a) Police detectives
(b) The F.B.I.
(c) Insurance investigators
(d) NTSB investigators

5. What is Phyllis' demeanor during this time?
(a) Irritable
(b) Guilty
(c) Not too concerned
(d) Obsessive

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time is Mr. Nirdlinger's train scheduled to leave?

2. From eavesdropping, shy does Lola think Mr. Sanchetti was not involved in her father's death?

3. What is Phyllis wearing when she first talks to Walter?

4. What is a major issue for Walter and Phyllis?

5. Who has been Phyllis' regular visitor?

(see the answer key)

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