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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the first character introduced in the novel?
(a) Horatio Welham.
(b) Phyllida Tallent.
(c) Sir Jasper.
(d) Alasdair Cynster(Lucifer).

2. Why does Phyllida Tallent not tell Lucifer everything about the day of the murder?
(a) Because she is worried about getting into trouble.
(b) Because if she does, she will break her promise of secrecy to her friend.
(c) Because her father tells her not to.
(d) Because she does not trust Lucifer.

3. Where does Lucifer leave the letter Horatio Welham writes?
(a) In England.
(b) In Somerset.
(c) In Devon.
(d) In Musbery.

4. Why does Horatio Welham choose to tell Lucifer about the secret item?
(a) Because both Horatio Welham and Lucifer share a very long friendship.
(b) Because Horatio Welham is Lucifer's mentor.
(c) Because Horatio Welham wants to gift that item to Lucifer.
(d) Because Horatio Welham and Lucifer live with each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the beneficiary of Horatio Welham's estate decide to do with the estate?

2. What is the one thing that Lucifer takes note of with regards to Phyllida Tallent when they are out with each other?

3. Who among the following men is NOT courting Phyllida Tallent?

4. Who is Jacosta Smollet?

5. Who is Hemmings?

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