View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Lucifer's orders to Hemmings and Dodswell when Lucifer is at the manor?
(a) To prevent anyone from coming in.
(b) To check the house and lock up for the night.
(c) To keep an eye on the book collection.
(d) To keep an eye on anyone leaving or entering the house.

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

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

5. What do Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent see on their way back from the church?
(a) Someone talking to Covey.
(b) Someone entering the manor.
(c) A light in Lucifer's drawing room.
(d) A gentleman leaving the manor.

6. What is the shift in Lucifer's idea of marriage?
(a) He still hates the idea of marriage.
(b) He decides never to marry.
(c) He is intrigued by the idea of marriage.
(d) He wants a family living in the manor.

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

8. What is the weapon used to murder one of the characters?
(a) Knife.
(b) Letter opener.
(c) Gun.
(d) Sword.

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

10. Why does Lucifer trap Phyllida Tallent between him and the shrubbery?
(a) To make out with her.
(b) To tell her how dangerous things are for her.
(c) To hide from someone approaching.
(d) To kiss her.

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

12. Who is Miss Sweetie?
(a) Phyllida Tallent's aunt
(b) Phyllida Tallent's dresser.
(c) Phyllida Tallent's cousin.
(d) Phyllida Tallent's seamstress.

13. What is the name of the town where Covey is visiting?
(a) London.
(b) Colyton.
(c) Exeter.
(d) Musbury.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jem?

2. Who comes to Phyllida Tallent's rescue when she is assaulted?

3. How does the intruder get inside the manor?

4. Who is Jacosta Smollet?

5. Why does Phyllida Tallent run away from the murder scene?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 559 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample