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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) They hold hands with each other.
(c) They both fall in a dip in the path.
(d) Only Lucifer falls in the dip in the path.

2. What is the item left at the murder scene?
(a) A hat.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A ring.
(d) A watch.

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

4. In the beginning of chapter eight, why is Phyllida Tallent disappointed when Lucifer and she are on their picnic?
(a) Because Lucifer does not want to kiss her that long.
(b) Because Lucifer abruptly breaks off when they are kissing.
(c) Because Lucifer does not want to kiss her at all.
(d) Because Lucifer dislikes her behaviour.

5. Who comes to Phyllida Tallent's rescue when she is assaulted?
(a) Silas Coombe.
(b) Robert.
(c) Percy.
(d) Lucifer.

6. What is the "storm" in chapter eight a representation of?
(a) Emotional chaos.
(b) Incoming bad weather and the emotional chaos that Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer are experiencing.
(c) Total chaos in the manor.
(d) Incoming bad weather.

7. What does Lucifer specialize in?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Silver and jewelry.
(c) Silver coins.
(d) Diamonds.

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

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

10. What does Phyllida Tallent feel about her relationship with Lucifer as chapter 10 comes to an end?
(a) She wants to avoid the physical aspect of her relationship.
(b) She does not find the physical aspect appealing.
(c) She is curious about the physical aspect of her relationship.
(d) She wants to put an end to the physical aspect of her relationship.

11. Why is Phyllida Tallent very angry when Lucifer meets her in the woods?
(a) Because her bonnet is lost.
(b) Because her dress is torn.
(c) Because she does not like Lucifer kissing her.
(d) Because she is shot at.

12. Who is Phyllida Tallent's escort when she is visiting the church?
(a) Hemmings.
(b) Jem.
(c) Dodswell.
(d) Thompson.

13. How does the intruder get inside the manor?
(a) Through the basement.
(b) Through the bathroom window.
(c) Through the kitchen window.
(d) Through the dining room window.

14. Why is Covey important to Lucifer?
(a) Because Covey can identify Lucifer.
(b) Because Covey is Lucifer's friend.
(c) Because Covey knows the murderer.
(d) Because Covey has some information.

15. What does the reader come to know about the Colyton Import business?
(a) That it is a an illegal business.
(b) That it is a legalized smuggling business.
(c) That it is a weapons business.
(d) That it is a fishing business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jem?

2. What does Covey tell Lucifer when Lucifer goes to the manor for the wake?

3. What is Lucifer busy doing at the party?

4. Who throws an impromptu party at the grange?

5. 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?

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