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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Walter's first thought to Phyllis' plea?
(a) Leave immediately
(b) Sleep on it
(c) Pass it on to his colleagues
(d) Refuse and offer an alternative

2. What is Walter Huff's profession?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Insurance agent
(c) Accountant
(d) Physician

3. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?
(a) There is no smoking allowed
(b) A chatty passenger on the rear platform
(c) There are no seats
(d) Walter's crutches hit an old woman

4. Walter thinks that he has been made a ___________ by Phyllis.
(a) Hero
(b) Star
(c) Idiot
(d) Patsy

5. What does Walter stuff into his coat?
(a) Rope and an iron rod
(b) Insurance policy
(c) Train ticket
(d) Cigarettes

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What beverage does Phyllis offer Walter?

4. What does Walter do the following morning?

5. What does Walter use to break Mr. Nirdlinger's neck?

(see the answer key)

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