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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. At what time is Mr. Nirdlinger's train scheduled to leave?
(a) 9:45 p.m.
(b) 9:45 a.m.
(c) 10:15 a.m.
(d) 8:15 p.m.

2. What does Walter stuff into his coat?
(a) Insurance policy
(b) Train ticket
(c) Cigarettes
(d) Rope and an iron rod

3. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?
(a) Discovery and capture
(b) His landlord
(c) His ex-wife
(d) The influenza virus

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lola want from Walter?

2. Who does Walter meet at the customer's house?

3. Where does Walter have dinner?

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

5. Who observes as Walter and Mr. Nirdlinger discuss the papers?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Walter's second main concern related to the murder?

3. What is the happy accident that befalls Mr. Nirdlinger?

4. Who does Phyllis bring in as a witness to the paper signing and why is Walter upset by her choice?

5. How does Phyllis initiate the idea of an accident policy on her husband?

6. What are Walter's final preparations before leaving home to commit the murder?

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

8. What precipitates Walter's meeting Phyllis Nirdlinger?

9. What does Walter do when he returns home after the murder?

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

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