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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. Why is Walter nervous with Lola in the room?
(a) She is very attractive
(b) He is uncomfortable considering the plan to kill her father
(c) She is very outspoken
(d) She is too young to be involved

2. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?
(a) There are no seats
(b) Walter's crutches hit an old woman
(c) A chatty passenger on the rear platform
(d) There is no smoking allowed

3. What does Phyllis do to prevent all the porters from looking too closely at Walter?
(a) Dumps the contents of her purse
(b) Retreats into the station
(c) Rushes ahead to tip one of the porters
(d) Creates a distraction by pulling up her stockings

4. Who observes Walter's preparations for bed at 6:45 p.m.?
(a) His Filipino houseboy
(b) His maid
(c) His girlfriend
(d) His neighbor

5. Where is Mr. Nirdlinger's body left while Walter and Phyllis go to the train station?
(a) In a hole
(b) In the locked car
(c) In a cave
(d) In a ditch

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter do to remove the obstacle?

2. What is Walter's spot to jump off the train?

3. What does Phyllis tell Walter when he comes for his second visit?

4. What does Walter use to create a harness?

5. What beverage does Phyllis offer Walter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Walter and Phyllis do with Mr. Nirdlinger's body?

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

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

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

5. Describe the meeting between Walter and Phyllis.

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

7. What is Walter's response to Phyllis' request for an accident policty on her husband?

8. From what point of view is this story told?

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

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

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