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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. Who accompanies Keyes when he visits Walter later that night?
(a) Phyllis and Lola
(b) Lola and Mr. Sanchetti
(c) Mr. Norton and Phyllis
(d) Mr. Norton and two lawyers

2. Who visits Walter at his office a week later?
(a) Lola
(b) Mr. Sachetti
(c) Phyllis
(d) His banker

3. From eavesdropping, shy does Lola think Mr. Sanchetti was not involved in her father's death?
(a) He is too naive
(b) He never mentioned money
(c) He does not love Phyllis enough
(d) He would not have the guts to commit murder

4. Walter thinks Phyllis will be all right if ___________________________.
(a) Keyes can't find any more dirt on her
(b) Lola doesn't squeal on her
(c) She remains in love with him
(d) She sticks to her story

5. What does Walter do with the information Lola shared with him?
(a) Tells Phyllis
(b) Tells the police
(c) Tells Keyes immediately
(d) Keeps it to himself

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter say is the only reason he has confessed to Nirdlinger's murder?

2. What action does Phyllis take next?

3. What does Lola tell Walter?

4. What are Walter's true feelings about Phyllis now?

5. What happens when Phyllis files her claim for payment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reinforces Lola's love for Sachetti?

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

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

4. How does Lola react when Walter advises her about not testifying about Phyllis?

5. What is Keyes' position on the accident?

6. Describe Lola's demeanor when she visits Walter at his office a week later.

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

8. What are the preliminary investigative results about the case?

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

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

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