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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom is Salis Coombe jealous of?
(a) He is jealous of all the other men courting Phyllida Tallent.
(b) He is jealous of Horatio Welham's wealth.
(c) He is jealous of Horatio Welham because of his superb collection of books.
(d) He is jealous of Lucifer's good looks.

3. When Lucifer grabs Phyllida Tallent's wrist, what does he say to her?
(a) "I love you".
(b) "You are beautiful".
(c) "Please help me".
(d) "It was you".

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

5. Why does Silas Coombe visit Lucifer?
(a) He wants to have tea with Lucifer.
(b) He wants to know where Phyllida Tallent is.
(c) He wants some of Horatio Welham's books.
(d) He wants to see the manor.

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

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

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

9. 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 comes along only to get more information from her.
(d) That Lucifer wants to meet the men who are courting her.

10. What new items is Lucifer ordering?
(a) New shelves for Horatio Welham's books.
(b) New doors.
(c) New flowers for the garden.
(d) New locks.

11. Where does Horatio Welham hail from?
(a) Lake District.
(b) Devon.
(c) Musbery.
(d) Colyton.

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

13. Who is Covey?
(a) Horatio Welham's dresser.
(b) Horatio Welham's cook.
(c) Horatio Welham's servant.
(d) Horatio Welham's gardener.

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

15. Who throws an impromptu party at the grange?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Sir Jasper.
(c) Lady Huddlesford.
(d) Phyllida Tallent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes care of Lucifer?

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

3. What does Lucifer specialize in?

4. What is Lucifer trying to make Phyllida Tallent understand on their way home from the manor?

5. Who is the local magistrate?

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