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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the night of the funeral whom does Lucifer see going into the woods?
(a) Silas Coombe.
(b) Robert.
(c) Percy.
(d) Phyllida Tallent.

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

3. What does Covey tell Lucifer when Lucifer goes to the manor for the wake?
(a) That he knows about Horatio Welham's letter.
(b) That she sees one or two collectors coming by Horatio Welham's house.
(c) That he sees no collector coming by Horatio Welham's house.
(d) That he suspects someone.

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

5. What is Horatio Welham's relationship to Lucifer?
(a) Friend and mentor.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Uncle.

6. Whom does Lucifer ask to take an inventory of Horatio Welham's books?
(a) Phyllida Tallent.
(b) Covey.
(c) Silas Coombe.
(d) Sir Jasper.

7. Why is Phyllida Tallent not able to return to Horatio Welham's house?
(a) Because Phyllida Tallent is visited by a friend.
(b) Because Phyllida Tallent is scared to go back.
(c) Because Phyllida Tallent has to spend time with her cousins.
(d) Because Phyllida Tallent falls ill.

8. What is Phyllida Tallent doing at the party in Chapter four?
(a) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she loses Mary Anne's letters.
(b) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she (Mary Anne) and Robert should get married.
(c) Trying to tell Mary Anne the importance of Lucifer knowing about the love letters.
(d) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she should ask Robert to give permission about the love letters.

9. How young is Phyllida Tallent when she loses her mother?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

10. What kind of tracks does Lucifer see at the manor which helps him asses how the killer comes to Horatio Welham's house?
(a) Carriage prints.
(b) Recent hoof prints.
(c) Wagon prints.
(d) Foot prints.

11. Whom does Phyllida Tallent decide to check on first after the tea is over?
(a) Lady Huddlesford.
(b) Percy Tallent.
(c) Frederick Huddlesford.
(d) Mrs. Flemmings.

12. What happens to Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer on the way back to the grange?
(a) They kiss each other as a result of Phyllida Tallent falling into Lucifer's arms.
(b) Only Lucifer falls in the dip in the path.
(c) They both fall in a dip in the path.
(d) They hold hands with each other.

13. Why is Lucifer invited to tea?
(a) To be questioned about a letter.
(b) To be questioned about his visit to Colyton.
(c) To be questioned about Horatio Welham's murder.
(d) To be questioned about his background.

14. What is the assumption Phyllida Tallent makes about Lucifer running errands together with her?
(a) That Lucifer wants to see the town.
(b) That Lucifer loves her and hence comes with her.
(c) That Lucifer wants to meet the men who are courting her.
(d) That Lucifer comes along only to get more information from her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the sole beneficiary of Horatio Welham's estate?

2. Why is Phyllida Tallent present at Horatio Welham's manor on the day of the murder?

3. What are Phyllida Tallent's feelings towards Lucifer as seen in chapter two?

4. What does the reader come to know about the Colyton Import business?

5. What does Lucifer specialize in?

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