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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Walter drop off Lola after the meeting?
(a) The coffee shop
(b) The skating rink
(c) The movie theatre
(d) The tennis courts

2. What beverage does Phyllis offer Walter?
(a) Brandy
(b) Lemonade
(c) Tea
(d) Coffee

3. What is Walter's first thought to Phyllis' plea?
(a) Pass it on to his colleagues
(b) Leave immediately
(c) Refuse and offer an alternative
(d) Sleep on it

4. What does Walter stuff into his coat?
(a) Rope and an iron rod
(b) Cigarettes
(c) Insurance policy
(d) Train ticket

5. What happens to Walter as the accident policy is processing over the winter and spring?
(a) He breaks his leg
(b) He moves out of town
(c) He changes his mind
(d) He has many sleepless nights

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

7. How does Phyllis react to Walter's coaching her about how to react?
(a) She screams at him to get out of the car
(b) She is very annoyed and swears at him
(c) She calmly tells him that she knows what to do
(d) She is mildly irritated about his persistence

8. What does Keyes pass along to Walter?
(a) A betting tip
(b) A stock tip
(c) A few cigars
(d) A compliment

9. What method of transportation does Mr. Nirdlinger use primarily?
(a) Bus
(b) Train
(c) Car
(d) Plane

10. What does Lola want from Walter?
(a) A car
(b) A ride home from school
(c) A loan for Mr. Sachetti's schooling
(d) A diamond bracelet

11. What does Phyllis tell Walter when she calls him?
(a) Mr. Nirdlinger is wearing a blue suit
(b) She has the flu
(c) She is leaving town
(d) Lola has run away

12. Who is Keyes?
(a) Walter's favorite bartender
(b) Walter's brother-in-law
(c) Walter's landlord
(d) Head of the claims department

13. Who observes Walter's preparations for bed at 6:45 p.m.?
(a) His Filipino houseboy
(b) His girlfriend
(c) His neighbor
(d) His maid

14. Who else does Walter call to ask about his rate book?
(a) His secretary, Nettie
(b) His best friend, Gordon
(c) His cleaning lady, Alice
(d) His golfing buddy, Jim

15. What is Walter's spot to jump off the train?
(a) A water tower
(b) A red barn
(c) A dairy sign
(d) A church

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter do when he dresses?

2. Who pays Mr. Nirdlinger's auto insurance?

3. What does Walter think before making a return call?

4. What will the insurance company think about Mr. Nirdlinger?

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

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