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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 use to break Mr. Nirdlinger's neck?
(a) A tire iron
(b) An iron rod
(c) A crutch
(d) An anvil

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

3. What does Phyllis tell Lola she needs help with?
(a) Painting a portrait
(b) Doing a puzzle
(c) Winding yarn
(d) Moving furniture

4. What does Walter hear as he crouches in the dark?
(a) Dogs barking
(b) Music from a bar
(c) Children playing
(d) Panting and footsteps

5. What does Walter think before making a return call?
(a) What kind of warning he can clip to that application
(b) Picking up his dry cleaning
(c) Making dinner reservations for Saturday
(d) Making a doctor's appointment

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Phyllis' ulterior motive for having Lola in the room?

2. What does Walter remember for another customer?

3. What is the state of Walter's senses after the murder?

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

5. What does Walter realize now about Phyllis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What precipitates Walter's meeting Phyllis Nirdlinger?

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

3. Describe the scenario where Walter kills Mr. Nirdlinger.

4. Who is Mr. Sachetti?

5. Why does Walter call his office that night looking for a rate book?

6. How does Walter answer Phyllis regarding accident policies?

7. How does the author use foreshadowing in this chapter?

8. How does Phyllis surprise Walter on the evening after their talk?

9. What favor does Lola ask of Walter on behalf of her boyfriend?

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

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