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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the sole beneficiary of Horatio Welham's estate?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Robert.
(c) Mary Anne.
(d) Phyllida Tallent.

2. Who is Thompson?
(a) A servant.
(b) A cook.
(c) A butler.
(d) A blacksmith.

3. Why do you think Lucifer accompanies Phyllida Tallent on her errands?
(a) Because he wants to see the town.
(b) Because he wants to meet all the men courting her.
(c) Because he wants to be in her presence.
(d) Because he wants to meet all the locals.

4. What brings Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent physically closer to each other in chapters six and seven?
(a) A wounded Lucifer.
(b) A wounded Phyllida.
(c) A dip in a pit.
(d) A fallen tree.

5. To whom does Mary Anne write the love letters?
(a) Percy.
(b) Sila Coombe.
(c) Robert.
(d) Lucifer.

6. Where does Mary Anne store her love letters?
(a) In her grandmother's jewelery box.
(b) In her grandmother's writing desk.
(c) In her grandmother's traveling desk.
(d) In her grandmother's suitcase.

7. Who among the following men attended the church service on Sunday?
(a) Sir Jasper.
(b) Appleby.
(c) Grisby.
(d) Silas Coombe.

8. What does Lucifer find himself doing, whenever possible, in chapters eight and nine?
(a) Kissing her.
(b) Going on long walks with her.
(c) Protecting Phyllida Tallent.
(d) Trying to convince her to tell him all she knows about the murder.

9. Who is Robert's boss?
(a) Cedric Fortemain.
(b) Sir Jasper.
(c) Grisby.
(d) Mr. Crabbs.

10. What is the one thing that Lucifer takes note of with regards to Phyllida Tallent when they are out with each other?
(a) That she has many admirers.
(b) That she has a desire for marriage.
(c) That she shows interest in love.
(d) That she has no admirers at all.

11. What does Lucifer think the killer is looking for?
(a) A letter.
(b) A watch.
(c) A hat.
(d) A book.

12. Who is Hemmings?
(a) Horatio Welham's cook.
(b) Horatio Welham's gardener.
(c) Horatio Welham's servant.
(d) Horatio Welham's butler.

13. Why does Phyllida Tallent run away from the murder scene?
(a) She hears people approaching.
(b) She hears Sir Jasper approaching.
(c) She hears Lucifer approaching.
(d) She hears the murderer approaching.

14. Why is Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent not able to catch the prowler?
(a) He tries to harm them and runs away.
(b) He hides inside the manor.
(c) He disguises himself.
(d) He runs away on a horse.

15. Who is Lady Huddlesford?
(a) Sir Jasper's friend.
(b) Sir Jasper's sister.
(c) Sir Jasper's cousin.
(d) Sir Jasper's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Horatio Welham hail from?

2. What is the weapon used to murder one of the characters?

3. Who hosts a funeral dinner at the Grange?

4. Why is Covey important to Lucifer?

5. Why does Phyllida Tallent not tell Lucifer everything about the day of the murder?

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