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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. How does Phyllis contact Walter during this time?

2. How did Mr. Sanchetti get to Griffith Park?

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

4. What does Walter think will happen at Mazatlan?

5. Who does not believe that Nirdlinger committed suicide?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What suspicious information does Lola give to Walter?

9. What information about Sachetti does Walter learn from Lola?

10. How does Walter find out who Keyes thinks is Phyllis' accomplice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story illustrates how evil thoughts lead to evil deeds. Why is Walter a prime candidate to take part in the crime? What is the lethal combination that lures him to make this decision?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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