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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 Phyllis do after Walter's accusation?
(a) Throws a vase
(b) Leaves the house
(c) Makes a phone call
(d) Kisses him

2. What does Walter burn in the fireplace when he returns home?
(a) The insurance policy
(b) The map to Palo Alto
(c) The train ticket
(d) The fake cast

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

4. What does Phyllis tell Walter?
(a) She wants to separate from her husband
(b) She wants to buy another policy
(c) She never wants to see him again
(d) She loves her husband and worries about him

5. What is Phyllis wearing when she first talks to Walter?
(a) Blue pajamas
(b) Jeans and T-shirt
(c) Tennis outfit
(d) Pink robe

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter use to break Mr. Nirdlinger's neck?

2. Who does Lola ask Walter to stop and pick up on the way?

3. Who is Phyllis?

4. Where is Mr. Nirdlinger's class reunion to be held?

5. What does Walter do after he jumps off the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the meeting between Walter and Phyllis.

2. Who is Keyes?

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

4. What metaphor does Phyllis use to describe herself?

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

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

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

8. What is the biggest logistical problem Walter and Phyllis face regarding the murder?

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

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

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