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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Phyllida Tallent going towards the manor?
(a) To meet Lucifer.
(b) To meet Covey.
(c) To borrow one of Horatio Welham's books.
(d) To search for the traveling desk.

2. Who wants Cedric Fortemain to marry Phyllida Tallent?
(a) Lady Fortemain.
(b) Lady Ballyclose.
(c) Horatio Welham.
(d) Sir Jasper.

3. What explanation does Lucifer give to Phyllida Tallent about him seducing her?
(a) That he does so because she wants him to.
(b) That he does so out of desire to marry her.
(c) That he does so because he wants to get some information out of her.
(d) That he does so because he feels only sexually attracted to her.

4. At the manor, what is Covey and Jonas helping the curate look for?
(a) The watch.
(b) The letter.
(c) Aesop's Fables.
(d) The painting.

5. What happens to Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer at the end of the novel?
(a) Lucifer says goodbye to her and leaves.
(b) They kiss each other.
(c) Phyllida Tallent does not want to marry Lucifer.
(d) They finally marry each other.

6. In Chapter 11, how does the attacker attack one of the characters?
(a) He tries to shoot the character.
(b) He throws a heavy object on the character's head.
(c) He throws a robe over the head of the character being attacked.
(d) He tries to stab the character.

7. What are Robert and Phyllida Tallent discussing about at the dance party?
(a) His job.
(b) His registration.
(c) His desire to marry Mary Anne.
(d) His love letters.

8. Whom does Phyllida Tallent confront after getting the hat?
(a) Appleby.
(b) Cedric Fortemain.
(c) Farthingale.
(d) Silas Coombe.

9. Who works for the Fortemain's?
(a) Appleby.
(b) Farthingale.
(c) Silas Coombe.
(d) Jonas.

10. What can readers say about the attacks from chapter 11?
(a) The attacks are planned very carefully.
(b) The attacks are carried out with a gun.
(c) The attacks are not planned with precision.
(d) The attacks take place only in the night.

11. Why does Phyllida Tallent get very angry when at the church?
(a) Because Lucifer wants her to break her promise.
(b) Because Lucifer asks for her hand in marriage.
(c) Because Lucifer seduces her.
(d) Because her sense of independence feels violated.

12. Whom does Phyllida Tallent talk to when she and Lucifer are out traveling north?
(a) A man at the post office.
(b) A man at the revenue office.
(c) A local in a wagon.
(d) A local on the street.

13. What is the information about in the note left for Phyllida Tallent?
(a) About the hat.
(b) About the ring.
(c) About the love letters.
(d) About the watch.

14. Why is it easy for Lucifer to distinguish the murderer from all other suspects?
(a) Because the books reveal some information.
(b) Because Phyllida Tallent gives him a very special clue.
(c) Because Lucifer is a cavalryman and knows how infantry men operate.
(d) Because Lucifer is given some information which only he knows.

15. Who is riding the horse in question - the one that Thompson finds?
(a) Silas Coombe.
(b) Demon.
(c) Cedric Fortemain.
(d) Appleby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucifer realize after seeing what he sees at the burned cottage?

2. Where does the person who leaves a note for Phyllida Tallent want to meet her?

3. Which character is attacked in chapter 11?

4. Who assaults Phyllida Tallent at the graveyard?

5. Which of the characters is suspected of murdering Horatio Welham?

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