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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Phyllis is attractive, but sort of _____________.
(a) Rude
(b) Angry
(c) Washed-out looking
(d) Sad

2. Why does Walter snap at Phyllis in the car?
(a) She dropped her scarf by the tracks
(b) She ran a red light
(c) She is wearing perfume that could have rubbed off on the body
(d) She doesn't have her gloves on

3. What does Phyllis ask Walter about?
(a) Accident insurance
(b) A medical procedure
(c) A tax return
(d) Her will

4. Why does Walter begin to get nervous?
(a) It starts to rain really hard
(b) He has sprained his ankle
(c) Phyllis is late picking him up
(d) Another train is coming

5. How does Walter feel for the way he responds to Phyllis?
(a) Young
(b) Emboldened
(c) Foolish
(d) Excited

Short Answer Questions

1. Who observes as Walter and Mr. Nirdlinger discuss the papers?

2. What is Walter's worry about his work?

3. What obstacle do Walter and Phyllis encounter on the train?

4. What is Walter obsessed with avoiding?

5. At what time is Mr. Nirdlinger's train scheduled to leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the happy accident that befalls Mr. Nirdlinger?

2. What favor does Lola ask of Walter on behalf of her boyfriend?

3. What is the next step in Walter and Phyllis' plan after the murder?

4. Why does Walter start to panic after he jumps off the train?

5. Describe Walter's state of mind while waiting for the time to kill Mr. Nirdlinger arrives.

6. What do Walter and Phyllis do to make sure Walter is not inspected too closely by anyone at the train station?

7. Why does Walter make three visits to Mr. Nirdlinger?

8. What metaphor does Phyllis use to describe herself?

9. How does Walter answer Phyllis regarding accident policies?

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

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