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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phyllis tell Walter before he leaves?

2. What does Walter ask the person to find during the phone call?

3. What is the state of Walter's senses after the murder?

4. What does Lola want from Walter?

5. Who does Phyllis give the items to at the train station?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scenario where Walter kills Mr. Nirdlinger.

2. How does Walter answer Phyllis regarding accident policies?

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

4. What precipitates Walter's meeting Phyllis Nirdlinger?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Keyes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the meaning of the book's title. What is the literal meaning? What is the figurative meaning? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Is the relationship between Walter and Lola credible? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Walter and Phyllis. What qualities does each bring to the scenario to commit the "perfect murder?"

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