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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 is Walter's plan?

2. Who is Walter shocked to see on board?

3. What does Phyllis say is printed in the ship's paper?

4. What does Lola confess to Walter one night?

5. What does Walter learn about Mr. Sanchetti?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Walter's secretary, Nettie, call him at home that morning?

2. What realization does Walter come to when he sees Phyllis on board?

3. What reinforces Lola's love for Sachetti?

4. What are the details of Walter's plan to kill Phyllis?

5. What surprising information does Walter get from reading the newspaper account of his accident?

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

7. What does Phyllis do after the insurance company denies liability for the accident claim?

8. What suspicious information does Lola give to Walter?

9. How did Sachetti come to be at the site of Walter's shooting that night?

10. What do Walter and Phyllis do after they realize that their fate is sealed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Walter and Phyllis spend most of their time avoiding being caught for their crime. Do you think they ever felt remorse for what they did? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Keyes. What is his role in Walter's life? What is his role in the book overall?

Essay Topic 3

Phyllis is the epitome of a femme fatale. Explain what this means and cite examples that validate this description of Phyllis.

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