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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the insurance company think about Mr. Nirdlinger?
(a) He needs a new will
(b) He is a bad risk
(c) He purchased two policies
(d) He will probably default

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

3. What happens after Walter hangs up the phone?
(a) He vomits
(b) He takes a shower
(c) He listens to the radio
(d) He eats dinner

4. What does Walter do on the day of Mr. Nirdlinger's scheduled departure?
(a) Works on his alibi
(b) Takes a nap
(c) Buys a new suit
(d) Goes fishing

5. What is Walter's worry about his work?
(a) That his customers are frauds
(b) That it will drop off
(c) That his customers won't pay their premiums
(d) That he will get fired

6. Why does Walter need a harness?
(a) To ride a donkey
(b) To move some rocks
(c) To dispose of the body
(d) To tame a stallion

7. 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

8. Why does Walter snap at Phyllis in the car?
(a) She is wearing perfume that could have rubbed off on the body
(b) She ran a red light
(c) She doesn't have her gloves on
(d) She dropped her scarf by the tracks

9. What does Phyllis use to get her way?
(a) Sensuality
(b) Intelligence
(c) Anger
(d) Sense of humor

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

11. Who does Phyllis give the items to at the train station?
(a) A porter
(b) The ticket taker
(c) The man selling tickets
(d) Walter

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

13. What happens that forces Mr. Nirdlinger to take the train?
(a) The car is wrecked
(b) He breaks his arm
(c) The car is in for service
(d) He breaks his ankle

14. What do Walter and Phyllis take with them to the train station?
(a) Mr. Nirdlinger's bag, briefcase and crutches
(b) A suitcase and a gun
(c) An overcoat and a briefcase
(d) Mr. Nirdlinger's suitcase and a bag of money

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Phyllis return to Walter's house?

2. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?

3. What does Phyllis tell Walter when she calls him?

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

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

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