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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Walter say they cannot disable Mr. Nirdlinger's car for the accident?
(a) The plan involves Walter using the car
(b) Walter does not want to arouse any suspicions
(c) Walter does not want to leave fingerprints
(d) Walter does not know how to do that

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

3. Phyllis is attractive, but sort of _____________.
(a) Rude
(b) Sad
(c) Washed-out looking
(d) Angry

4. What does Walter focus on?
(a) An alibi
(b) An affair with Lola
(c) A new career
(d) A move to a new city

5. What does Walter actually do after Phyllis' plea?
(a) Makes a phone call
(b) Slaps her
(c) Kisses her
(d) Leaves the house

6. What does Walter use to break Mr. Nirdlinger's neck?
(a) An iron rod
(b) A tire iron
(c) An anvil
(d) A crutch

7. How does Walter feel for the way he responds to Phyllis?
(a) Young
(b) Emboldened
(c) Foolish
(d) Excited

8. Who is the customer that Walter remembers?
(a) Mr. Newhouse
(b) Mr. Nidrlinger
(c) Mr. Newcomb
(d) Mr. Nevins

9. What does Phyllis tell Lola she needs help with?
(a) Painting a portrait
(b) Moving furniture
(c) Winding yarn
(d) Doing a puzzle

10. What is a major issue for Walter and Phyllis?
(a) How to get Walter out of the country
(b) How to get Walter to travel by train
(c) How to get Lola to leave the house
(d) How to get a divorce for Phyllis

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

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

13. What does Walter ask the person to find during the phone call?
(a) A train schedule
(b) A movie schedule
(c) A rate book
(d) A payment history

14. Where does Walter have dinner?
(a) At home
(b) At a sushi restaurant
(c) At his mother's house
(d) At a steakhouse

15. Who does Walter meet at the customer's house?
(a) The maid
(b) The daughter
(c) The son
(d) The gardener

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter snap at Phyllis in the car?

2. What does Walter do to remove the obstacle?

3. Who does Walter place a phone call to?

4. What is Phyllis' ulterior motive for having Lola in the room?

5. Why does Walter say he wants to help Phyllis?

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