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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a desire for marriage.
(b) That she shows interest in love.
(c) That she has no admirers at all.
(d) That she has many admirers.

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

3. 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 at all.
(b) Because Lucifer abruptly breaks off when they are kissing.
(c) Because Lucifer does not want to kiss her that long.
(d) Because Lucifer dislikes her behaviour.

4. Whom does Phyllida Tallent accidentally hurt with a weapon?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Sir Jasper.
(c) Her Aunt.
(d) A local.

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?
(a) Because Lucifer recognizes her touch.
(b) Because a local tells Lucifer.
(c) Because Lucifer sees Phyllida Tallent there.
(d) Because Phyllida Tallent tells Lucifer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jem?

2. Who finds Lucifer lying unconscious next to Horatio Welham's body?

3. What is Phyllida Tallent doing at the party in Chapter four?

4. What does the reader come to know about the Colyton Import business?

5. How long does it take for the new items that Lucifer orders to arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Phyllida Tallent at Lady Huddlesford's dinner party?

2. What is the surprise given to Lucifer while at Horatio Welham's funeral?

3. Why does Lucifer keeps the information from Sir Jasper about Phyllida Tallent's presence at the manor ?

4. Describe what happens at tea at Sir Jasper's place.

5. What happens between Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent as they travel together to the east?

6. Describe what happens between Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent in the setting of the shrubbery.

7. What does Phyllida Tallent's sexual experience with Lucifer make her realize about Mary Anne's promise of secrecy about her love letters?

8. What is the promise that Phyllida Tallent does not want to break?

9. Describe Phyllida Tallent's feelings towards Lucifer as seen towards the end of chapter two.

10. What is the similarity between Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer?

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