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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 Keyes tell Walter about Lola?
(a) She has killed Mr. Sanchetti
(b) She thought Mr. Sanchetti shot Walter out of jealousy
(c) She has admitted to the murders of her father and mother
(d) She has killed Phyllis

2. Who has been Phyllis' regular visitor?
(a) Mr. Hall
(b) Mr. Sanchetti
(c) Walter
(d) Mr. Johnson

3. What confuses Walter about Phyllis?
(a) How she can be so sweet in light of all the horrible things she has done
(b) Why she chose him to do the murder
(c) Why she ever married Nirdlinger in the first place
(d) Why she thought the murder would work

4. What does the nurse give Walter?
(a) A pillow
(b) A blanket
(c) A sponge bath
(d) Ice to suck on

5. What information does Walter find in Keyes' office?
(a) Keyes wants Walter followed
(b) Keyes thinks Walter is innocent
(c) Keyes is dropping the investigation
(d) Keyes thinks Walter is guilty

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter do with the information Lola shared with him?

2. Why had Mr. Sanchetti suspected Phyllis was up to something the night his car was stolen?

3. What does Keyes think is the best way to catch the perpetrator of a crime like this?

4. What will Keyes give to Walter?

5. Why is Keyes excited now?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Walter's main concern after he tells Keyes about killing Nirdlinger?

2. How does Lola react when Walter advises her about not testifying about Phyllis?

3. What happens on the night that Walter plans to kill Phyllis?

4. What does Lola tell Walter about Sachetti that makes him suspicious?

5. How does Walter's wish to marry Lola show his suspended state of reality?

6. What is the symbolism of the moon at the end of the story?

7. What precipitates Walter's plan to kill Phyllis?

8. What is Keyes' position on the accident?

9. What is it that finally makes Walter admit to murdering Nirdlinger?

10. What suspicious information does Lola give to Walter?

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