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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Walter have dinner?
(a) At a steakhouse
(b) At home
(c) At a sushi restaurant
(d) At his mother's house
2. Who does Walter learn has called him at the office?
(a) Mrs. Nirdlinger
(b) The Nirdlinger's daughter
(c) The Nirdlinger's maid
(d) Mr. Nirdlinger
3. What makes it difficult to board a train unnoticed?
(a) Too many passengers
(b) Being on crutches
(c) Inclement weather
(d) Too much luggage
4. What does Walter stuff into his coat?
(a) Train ticket
(b) Rope and an iron rod
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Insurance policy
5. What happens that forces Mr. Nirdlinger to take the train?
(a) He breaks his arm
(b) The car is in for service
(c) The car is wrecked
(d) He breaks his ankle
6. Where is Mr. Nirdlinger's class reunion to be held?
(a) San Jose
(b) Palo Alto
(c) San Diego
(d) Los Angeles
7. How does Walter feel for the way he responds to Phyllis?
(a) Young
(b) Foolish
(c) Emboldened
(d) Excited
8. Who does Lola ask Walter to stop and pick up on the way?
(a) Her tennis instructor, Mr. Sargenti
(b) Her tutor, Gary
(c) Her best friend, Angie
(d) Her boyfriend, Mr. Sachetti
9. Why does Walter say he wants to help Phyllis?
(a) Fear
(b) Money
(c) Intrigue
(d) Compassion
10. What does Phyllis do after Walter's accusation?
(a) Leaves the house
(b) Makes a phone call
(c) Kisses him
(d) Throws a vase
11. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?
(a) There are no seats
(b) Walter's crutches hit an old woman
(c) There is no smoking allowed
(d) A chatty passenger on the rear platform
12. Why does Walter need a harness?
(a) To tame a stallion
(b) To ride a donkey
(c) To dispose of the body
(d) To move some rocks
13. Why does Walter insist on listening to the radio?
(a) He needs a distraction
(b) He likes to hum
(c) It calms his nerves
(d) It is part of his alibi to know the programs
14. What does Phyllis use to get her way?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Sense of humor
(c) Sensuality
(d) Anger
15. With what article of clothing does Phyllis flirt with Walter?
(a) Shoe
(b) Blouse
(c) Hat
(d) Scarf
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Walter try to anticipate?
2. What does Phyllis do to prevent all the porters from looking too closely at Walter?
3. How does Phyllis react to Walter's coaching her about how to react?
4. What does Walter actually do after Phyllis' plea?
5. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?
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