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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 Walter's plan?

2. What does Keyes think about the beneficiary in an accident case like this one?

3. What does Lola glean from a conversation she hears between Phyllis and Mr. Sanchetti?

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

5. What does Keyes say will happen to Lola?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reinforces Lola's love for Sachetti?

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

4. What is the news about the murder in the paper the next morning?

5. What is it that finally makes Walter admit to murdering Nirdlinger?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe Keyes. What is his role in Walter's life? What is his role in the book overall?

Essay Topic 3

Phyllis is the epitome of a femme fatale. Explain what this means and cite examples that validate this description of Phyllis.

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