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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Phyllis' ulterior motive for having Lola in the room?
(a) To hear the discussion about the accident policy
(b) To keep an eye on her
(c) To make Walter nervous
(d) To teach her to knit

2. What does Phyllis do after Walter's accusation?
(a) Leaves the house
(b) Throws a vase
(c) Kisses him
(d) Makes a phone call

3. Which method do Walter and Phyllis decide for the murder?
(a) Boating accident
(b) Swimming pool accident
(c) Train accident
(d) Shooting

4. What does Phyllis tell Walter when he comes for his second visit?
(a) She has a doctor's appointment in an hour
(b) She is thinking of divorcing her husband
(c) She has given the maid the day off
(d) She is planning an anniversary party

5. Where is Walter headed when he remembers something for another customer?
(a) Sacramento
(b) Pasadena
(c) Glendale
(d) Beverly Hills

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

7. What makes it difficult to board a train unnoticed?
(a) Being on crutches
(b) Inclement weather
(c) Too much luggage
(d) Too many passengers

8. What has Walter done that Keyes looks favorably on him?
(a) Donates blood every three months
(b) Helped him move to a new house last month
(c) Clipped a note to a potential problem application
(d) Volunteers at the hospital every week

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

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

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

12. What does Walter contemplate that night at home?
(a) His attraction to Phyllis
(b) His golf game
(c) His health
(d) A career change

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

14. Who does Walter call from his home to complete his alibi?
(a) Phyllis
(b) His mother
(c) Lola
(d) Another insurance agent

15. What does Keyes want to talk to Walter about?
(a) A customer who torched a truck
(b) His will
(c) His golf game
(d) His new girlfriend

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter tell Phyllis?

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

3. Why does Walter come to the Nirdlinger residence?

4. What does Walter focus on?

5. What is Phyllis' plea to Walter?

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