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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 the one thing that Keyes cannot understand?

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

3. What does Lola tell Walter?

4. Who was apprehended for trying to get Walter out of Mr. Sanchetti's car?

5. What behavior has Lola been doing lately?

Short Essay Questions

1. What transpires when Keyes returns to Walter's hospital room later that night?

2. What suspicious information does Lola give to Walter?

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

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

5. What reinforces Lola's love for Sachetti?

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

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

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

9. What are the terms of the deal that Keyes presents to Walter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the point of view in this novel. From whose perspective is the story told? Cite some examples that validate your position.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Phyllis' personal history. What else is in her background that shows an evil character? Why does she behave the way she does?

Essay Topic 3

Why does it never occur to Walter that Phyllis is thinking of a way to kill him just as he is thinking of killing her? What is it about Walter's personality that allows for this flawed lack of judgment? Explain.

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