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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Walter do when he dresses?
(a) Uses a lint brush
(b) Presses his pants again
(c) Makes a fake leg cast
(d) Steams his jacket

2. What does Phyllis tell Walter?
(a) She wants to separate from her husband
(b) She wants to buy another policy
(c) She never wants to see him again
(d) She loves her husband and worries about him

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

4. What does Lola caution Walter about?
(a) Not to tell her family about her boyfriend
(b) Not to get involved with Phyllis
(c) Not to flirt with her anymore
(d) Not to take the interstate home

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Phyllis is attractive, but sort of _____________.

2. Why does Walter need a harness?

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

4. How does Walter feel for the way he responds to Phyllis?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest logistical problem Walter and Phyllis face regarding the murder?

2. What is the next step in Walter and Phyllis' plan after the murder?

3. Why does Walter make three visits to Mr. Nirdlinger?

4. Describe the meeting between Walter and Phyllis.

5. How do Walter and Phyllis' strained emotions exhibit with each other after the murder?

6. What is Walter's state of mind immediately after the murder and what mistake does he preempt?

7. Who is Mr. Sachetti?

8. What are the reasons that Walter would agree to help Phyllis kill her husband?

9. What activities does Walter follow to begin to set up his alibi on the day the murder is to take place?

10. Describe Walter's state of mind while waiting for the time to kill Mr. Nirdlinger arrives.

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