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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 else are the investigators waiting on?

2. What does Walter learn about Mr. Sanchetti?

3. What else drives Walter to make his decision?

4. Who has been interviewing everyone on the train?

5. Who does Walter want to be implicated in his plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reinforces Lola's love for Sachetti?

2. What is the symbolism of the moon at the end of the story?

3. What suspicious information does Lola give to Walter?

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

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

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

7. What shock does Walter get on his second day at sea?

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

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

10. How did Sachetti come to be at the site of Walter's shooting that night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author provides no real history or personal information on Walter. reate a personal history, bio and a glimpse into Walter's lifestyle at the time he met Phyllis.

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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