1. Of all the characters giving alibis, which character's alibi deserves special attention?
(a) Cedric Fortemain.
(b) Mary Anne.
(c) Robert.
(d) Mr. Crabbs.

2. Who is Percy?
(a) Phyllida Tallent's cousin.
(b) Lucifer's cousin.
(c) Lucifer's brother.
(d) Phyllida Tallent's brother.

3. What is the promise Phyllida Tallent makes to Lucifer?
(a) That she will not come into the woods without Lucifer.
(b) That she will not talk to any strangers.
(c) That she will be very careful.
(d) That she will always have Lucifer with her wherever she goes.

4. Who in the party is being watched with a lot of suspicion?
(a) Robert.
(b) Percy.
(c) Silas Coombe.
(d) A local.

5. Who throws a party in honor of Lucifer decision to stay at Colyton?
(a) Lady Ballyclose.
(b) Cedric Fortemain.
(c) Jocasta Smollet.
(d) Phyllida Tallent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lucifer know that Phyllida Tallent is present at Horatio Welham's house after the murder, even though he is unconscious at Horatio Welham's house?

2. What happens to Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer on the way back to the grange?

3. What kind of tracks does Lucifer see at the manor which helps him asses how the killer comes to Horatio Welham's house?

4. How does the intruder get inside the manor?

5. On the night of the funeral whom does Lucifer see going into the woods?

(see the answer key)

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