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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 actually do after Phyllis' plea?
(a) Kisses her
(b) Makes a phone call
(c) Leaves the house
(d) Slaps her
2. Who is the customer that Walter remembers?
(a) Mr. Nevins
(b) Mr. Nidrlinger
(c) Mr. Newcomb
(d) Mr. Newhouse
3. What does Phyllis tell Lola she needs help with?
(a) Moving furniture
(b) Winding yarn
(c) Painting a portrait
(d) Doing a puzzle
4. What method of transportation does Mr. Nirdlinger use primarily?
(a) Bus
(b) Train
(c) Car
(d) Plane
5. What is Walter's first thought to Phyllis' plea?
(a) Refuse and offer an alternative
(b) Sleep on it
(c) Pass it on to his colleagues
(d) Leave immediately
Short Answer Questions
1. Who observes as Walter and Mr. Nirdlinger discuss the papers?
2. What does Walter tell Phyllis?
3. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?
4. Who has Phyllis selected as a witness?
5. Who does Walter call from his home to complete his alibi?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Phyllis bring in as a witness to the paper signing and why is Walter upset by her choice?
2. What is Walter's response to Phyllis' request for an accident policty on her husband?
3. What is Walter's second main concern related to the murder?
4. What does Walter do when he returns home after the murder?
5. Describe the meeting between Walter and Phyllis.
6. What do Walter and Phyllis do to make sure Walter is not inspected too closely by anyone at the train station?
7. What is Walter's state of mind immediately after the murder and what mistake does he preempt?
8. What do Walter and Phyllis do with Mr. Nirdlinger's body?
9. How does Phyllis surprise Walter on the evening after their talk?
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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