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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 realize now about Phyllis?
(a) She is going to turn him in
(b) She could also have him killed
(c) He never wants to see her again
(d) He is madly in love with her

2. Who appears at Walter's house during a rain storm?
(a) Phyllis
(b) Keyes
(c) His neighbor
(d) His landlord

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

4. What does Walter use to create a harness?
(a) Chains
(b) Netting
(c) Leather straps
(d) Rope and iron handle

5. What does Walter do after he jumps off the train?
(a) Stops at a bar for a drink
(b) Drives away in his car
(c) Crouches between two sets of tracks
(d) Phones a friend to come get him

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter need a harness?

2. What does Walter actually do after Phyllis' plea?

3. How does Phyllis react to Walter's coaching her about how to react?

4. Where is Walter headed when he remembers something for another customer?

5. What does Walter remember for another customer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Walter start to panic after he jumps off the train?

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

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

4. Describe the final challenge Walter and Phyllis face in completing their facade?

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

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

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

8. Who is Keyes?

9. What are the circumstances leading up to Walter and Phyllis agreeing to kill Mr. Nirdlinger?

10. How does Walter answer Phyllis regarding accident policies?

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