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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 Walter swindle Mr. Nirdlinger into doing?
(a) Writing two checks
(b) Buying him an airline ticket
(c) Revising his will
(d) Buying three policies

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

3. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?
(a) The influenza virus
(b) His ex-wife
(c) Discovery and capture
(d) His landlord

4. Who pays Mr. Nirdlinger's auto insurance?
(a) Phyllis
(b) The family accountant
(c) Mr. Nirdlinger
(d) His company

5. Why does Walter say he wants to help Phyllis?
(a) Money
(b) Intrigue
(c) Compassion
(d) Fear

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter begin to get nervous?

2. What information does Keyes share with Walter?

3. What does Phyllis tell Walter when he comes for his second visit?

4. Where is Mr. Nirdlinger's class reunion to be held?

5. What does Walter do at 4:00 on the day of Mr. Nirdlinger's scheduled departure?

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