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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. Who does Walter place a phone call to?
(a) Phyllis
(b) Lola
(c) Mr. Nirdlinger
(d) The night watchman at his office

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

3. What does Walter try to anticipate?
(a) Marrying Phyllis
(b) Where he and Phyllis will live
(c) How the authorities will investigate the crime
(d) Getting a new job

4. What beverage does Phyllis offer Walter?
(a) Brandy
(b) Lemonade
(c) Coffee
(d) Tea

5. Phyllis is attractive, but sort of _____________.
(a) Rude
(b) Washed-out looking
(c) Angry
(d) Sad

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Walter have dinner?

3. What method of transportation does Mr. Nirdlinger use primarily?

4. Why does Walter insist on listening to the radio?

5. What are Phyllis and Walter discussing when she abruptly changes the subject?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Mr. Sachetti?

3. Describe the meeting between Walter and Phyllis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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